Pooja: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means worship, a name of devotion and sacred reverence.
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #17506
- Peak
- #1427 in 1997
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Pooja Means
Pooja is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means worship, a name of devotion and sacred reverence.
How Popular Pooja Is
Pooja currently ranks #17506 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1427 in 1997. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Pooja
- Pooja is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Pooja is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Pooja
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Pooja
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Pooja.
Questions About Pooja
What does Pooja mean?
Pooja is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means worship, a name of devotion and sacred reverence.
How popular is Pooja?
Pooja currently ranks #17506 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1427 in 1997. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Pooja come from?
Pooja comes from Sanskrit roots. Pooja is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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