How Many People Are Named Meghana?

Complete statistics for the name Meghana in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Meghana
Very Rare
966
Estimated People
1 in 341,615
1 in X Americans
2001
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
966 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 22

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 102
Illinois 10
Maryland 6
Michigan 13
North Carolina 5
New Jersey 49
New York 5
Texas 39
Virginia 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Meghana in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 966 people in the United States currently share the name Meghana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 341,615 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Meghana a Common or Rare Name?

Meghana is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Meghana Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Meghana are covered in full on the Meghana name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Meghana Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Meghana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Meghana is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Meghana Most Popular?

The name Meghana reached peak popularity in 2001, with 65 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Meghana Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Meghana across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Meghana?

Approximately 966 people in the United States share the name Meghana, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Meghana a rare name?

Meghana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 341,615 Americans has this name.

What does the name Meghana mean?

The meaning and origin of Meghana is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Meghana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meghana are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Meghana most popular?

The name Meghana reached its peak in 2001, with 65 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People966
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 341,615
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2001
Male %0%
Female %100%

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