Declining since 2003, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Meghna since 1986
Babies named Meghna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 321 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Meghna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986, and reached its peak popularity in 2002. Since 2003, its usage has steadily declined. In 2025, it ranked 13,208 nationally, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. While it is not concentrated in any particular state, it remains a recognizable name within Indian-American communities. The name's connection to both the monsoon-laden sky and the Meghna River gives it a natural, flowing quality that appeals to parents looking for a culturally significant yet melodic name.
Meghna derives from Sanskrit megha, meaning 'cloud'. It is also the name of a major river in Bangladesh, the Meghna River, which has reinforced its use as a given name. The name has been popular among Bengali and Hindi-speaking families for decades, often associated with the monsoon rains and fertility.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg, Megu
Variants: Meghana, Meghnaa
Sibling names for Meghna
Names that share Meghna's style, for a brother or sister.
