Medha

Medha: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Medha

  • A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit मेधा (medhā, “wisdom, intelligence”).

How popular is Medha?

17U.S. babies in 2025
#2754peak rank (2011)
933babies since 1880

Since 1880, 933 girls in the U.S. have been named Medha. Its highest rank for girls was #2754 in 2011. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202564 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Medha FAQ

What does the name Medha mean?

A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit मेधा (medhā, “wisdom, intelligence”).

What is the origin of the name Medha?

Medha is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Medha?

Since 1880, 933 girls in the U.S. have been named Medha. Its highest rank for girls was #2754 in 2011. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Medha a boy or girl name?

Medha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 933 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.