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Meghana

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Pronounced MEG-uh-nah /ˈmɛɡ.ə.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Meghana is a Sanskrit name from megha ('cloud'), meaning 'clouds' or 'full of clouds'; Meghana is also the name of a raga in Indian classical music. A poetic, monsoon-touched name.Low

In 30 seconds: A monsoon-touched name: Meghana means 'clouds' in Sanskrit and names a raga (said 'MEG-uh-nah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningMeghana is a Sanskrit name from megha ('cloud'), meaning 'clouds' or 'full of clouds'; Meghana is also the name of a raga in Indian classical music. A poetic, monsoon-touched name.
U.S. rank (2022)#14713 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 966

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119822022

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

Meghana is a Sanskrit name from megha ('cloud'), meaning 'clouds' or 'cloud-filled,' and it names a raga in Indian classical music. It reads poetic and lyrical. A soft sound (said 'MEG-uh-nah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, poetic, and lyrical.

Did you know? Meghana comes from the Sanskrit megha, 'cloud' - evoking rain-bearing skies - and also names a melodic raga in Indian classical music.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Meghana — Sanskrit megha 'cloud'; also a raga

Variations

MeghnaMeganaMeghanaa

Nicknames

MegMegha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meghana mean?

Meghana is a Sanskrit name from megha ('cloud'), meaning 'clouds'; it also names a raga in Indian music.

How do you pronounce Meghana?

It's said MEG-uh-nah /ˈmɛɡ.ə.nɑ/ — 3 syllables.

Is Meghana a boy or girl name?

Here Meghana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meghana?

Meghana is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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