Pooja
Pooja: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpuːdʒə/
Meaning and origin of Pooja
- A female given name from Hindi.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit पूजा (pūjā).
How popular is Pooja?
Since 1880, 1,981 girls in the U.S. have been named Pooja. Its highest rank for girls was #1427 in 1997. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Pooja FAQ
What does the name Pooja mean?
A female given name from Hindi. Borrowed from Sanskrit पूजा (pūjā).
What is the origin of the name Pooja?
Pooja is listed as a name of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Pooja?
Since 1880, 1,981 girls in the U.S. have been named Pooja. Its highest rank for girls was #1427 in 1997. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Pooja a boy or girl name?
Pooja is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,981 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.