Sneha
Meaningaffection · Sanskrit
Sneha is an Indian girl name meaning “affection”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Sneha and you get Shane. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationSneha peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Sneha you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sneha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySneha first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sneha
Sneha is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “affection”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
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Questions about the name Sneha
What does the name Sneha mean?
Sneha means “affection” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Neha (“affection, love”), Mamta (“affection”), Mawadda (“affection, love”) and Widad (“love, affection”).
What is the origin of the name Sneha?
Sneha is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Sneha a boy or girl name?
Sneha is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Sneha.
How popular is the name Sneha?
Sneha ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2002, when it reached #1,887. Over the last five years it has slipped 6,973 places.
What names are similar to Sneha?
If you like Sneha, you might also like Neha, Mamta, Mawadda and Widad.
What should I know before naming my baby Sneha?
Sneha is an Indian girl name meaning “affection”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.