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Amogh

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-MOHG /əˈmoʊɡ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit amogha, 'unerring, infallible, never failing; unfailingly effective; fruitful'Medium

In 30 seconds: Unerring; infallible: Amogh is Sanskrit for 'unerring, never failing'. Strong, classic, and warm (said 'ə-MOHG').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit amogha, 'unerring, infallible, never failing; unfailingly effective; fruitful'
U.S. rank (2025)#4548 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 722

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amogh comes from Sanskrit amogha, 'unerring, infallible, never failing; unfailingly effective, fruitful' (from a-, 'not', plus mogha, 'vain, fruitless'). It is an epithet of Shiva and Vishnu. A strong, classic Indian boys' name (said 'ə-MOHG'; nickname Amo).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, unerring-and-infallible at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Amogh means 'unerring, infallible, never failing; unfailingly effective' in Sanskrit (from a-, 'not', plus mogha, 'vain, fruitless') — also an epithet of Lord Shiva and Vishnu — a strong, classic name (said 'ə-MOHG').
Overall data confidence 70%
Sanskrit references — amogha — etymology

Variations

AmoghaAmoghraj

Nicknames

Amo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amogh mean?

Amogh is Sanskrit for 'unerring, infallible, never failing'.

How do you pronounce Amogh?

It's said ə-MOHG /əˈmoʊɡ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amogh a boy or girl name?

Amogh is a boy's name.

How popular is Amogh?

Amogh is a rare name in the U.S.

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