Medha

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Pronounced MEH-dhah /ˈmɛ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit medha, 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect, mental power' (also a goddess of intellect)Medium

In 30 seconds: Intelligence; wisdom: Medha is Sanskrit for 'intelligence, wisdom'. Bright, dignified, and warm (said 'MEH-dhah').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit medha, 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect, mental power' (also a goddess of intellect)

U.S. rank (2024)#5715 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 916

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Medha comes from Sanskrit medha, 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect, mental power, retentive memory' — also personified as a goddess of intellect and a daughter of Daksha. A bright, dignified, classic Indian girls' name (said 'MEH-dhah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, intelligence-and-wisdom at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Medha means 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect, mental power' in Sanskrit (also personified as a goddess of intellect) — a bright, dignified name (said 'MEH-dhah').

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — medha — etymology

Variations

MedhaaMedhya

Nicknames

Medi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Medha mean?

Medha is Sanskrit for 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect'.

How do you pronounce Medha?

It's said MEH-dhah /ˈmɛ.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Medha a boy or girl name?

Medha is a girl's name.

How popular is Medha?

Medha is a rare name in the U.S.