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Sneha

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Pronounced SNAY-hah /ˈsneɪ.hə/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit sneha, 'affection; love; tenderness; friendship.' A warm, gentle name widely used across India.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Sanskrit name: Sneha means 'affection; love; tenderness' (said 'SNAY-hah'). Gentle and heartfelt.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit sneha, 'affection; love; tenderness; friendship.' A warm, gentle name widely used across India.
U.S. rank (2025)#16942 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219752025

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

Sneha comes from the Sanskrit for 'affection; love; tenderness.' A popular, gentle name across India, it reads warm and endearing — rare in the U.S. and carried mainly by Indian families (said 'SNAY-hah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage homes. Rare, warm, and tender.

Did you know? Sneha is Sanskrit for 'affection; love; tenderness; friendship' — a warm, heartfelt name much loved across India (said 'SNAY-hah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Sneha — Sanskrit 'affection; love; tenderness'

Variations

SnehalSnehaaSnehita

Nicknames

SnehuNeha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sneha mean?

Sneha is Sanskrit for 'affection; love; tenderness; friendship.'

How do you pronounce Sneha?

It's said SNAY-hah /ˈsneɪ.hə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sneha a boy or girl name?

Sneha is a girl's name.

How popular is Sneha?

Sneha is a rare name in the U.S.

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