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Morgana

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Pronounced mor-GAH-nah /mɔrˈɡɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Morgan — from Welsh, variously 'a sea-circle; bright sea' (mor, 'sea', plus cant, 'circle', or geni, 'born of the sea'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sea-circle; bright sea: Morgana is the feminine of Morgan — 'sea-circle'. Lyrical, bold, and warm (said 'mor-GAH-nah').
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA feminine of Morgan — from Welsh, variously 'a sea-circle; bright sea' (mor, 'sea', plus cant, 'circle', or geni, 'born of the sea'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6261 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319622025

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

Morgana is a feminine of Morgan — from Welsh, variously 'a sea-circle; bright sea; born of the sea' (mor, 'sea', plus cant, 'circle', or geni, 'born'; routes layered, which we note). Morgana (Morgan le Fay) is the enchantress of Arthurian legend. A lyrical, bold name (said 'mor-GAH-nah'; nickname Morgan).

In the U.S. it appears in literary families. Rare, a-sea-circle at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Morgan is variously 'a sea-circle; bright sea; born of the sea' (Welsh mor, 'sea') — Morgana is its lyrical feminine, bold and warm (Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mor-GAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Morgan — routes layered

Variations

MorganMorgannaMorwenna

Nicknames

Morgan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morgana mean?

Morgana is the feminine of Morgan — Welsh 'a sea-circle; bright sea; born of the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Morgana?

It's said mor-GAH-nah /mɔrˈɡɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Morgana a boy or girl name?

Morgana is a girl's name.

How popular is Morgana?

Morgana is a rare name in the U.S.

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