Puja
Puja: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Puja
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit पूजा (pūjā).
How popular is Puja?
Since 1880, 818 girls in the U.S. have been named Puja. Its highest rank for girls was #2288 in 1984. 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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Puja FAQ
What does the name Puja mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit पूजा (pūjā).
What is the origin of the name Puja?
Puja is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Puja?
Since 1880, 818 girls in the U.S. have been named Puja. Its highest rank for girls was #2288 in 1984. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Puja a boy or girl name?
Puja is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 818 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.