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Megha

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How to Pronounce Megha

Pronounced MAY-gah /ˈmeɪ.ɡɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit megha, 'a cloud; a rain cloud' (the bringer of life-giving rain)Medium

In 30 seconds: A cloud; a rain cloud: Megha is Sanskrit for 'a cloud'. Lyrical, nature-sweet, and warm (said 'MAY-gah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit megha, 'a cloud; a rain cloud' (the bringer of life-giving rain)
U.S. rank (2025)#8685 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,179
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119782025

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

Megha comes from Sanskrit megha, 'a cloud; a rain cloud' — the bringer of the life-giving monsoon rains, a cherished image in Indian poetry. A lyrical, nature-sweet Indian name (said 'MAY-gah'; nickname Meg).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-cloud at the root, and nature-sweet.

Did you know? Megha means 'a cloud; a rain cloud' in Sanskrit — the welcome bringer of life-giving monsoon rain — a lyrical, nature-sweet Indian name (said 'MAY-gah').
Overall data confidence 62%
Sanskrit references — megha — etymology

Variations

MeghanaMeghna

Nicknames

Meg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Megha mean?

Megha is Sanskrit for 'a cloud; a rain cloud'.

How do you pronounce Megha?

It's said MAY-gah /ˈmeɪ.ɡɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Megha a boy or girl name?

Megha is a girl's name.

How popular is Megha?

Megha is a rare name in the U.S.

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