Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Pragya since 2001
Babies named Pragya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Pragya entered U.S. Social Security records in 2001, a relatively recent addition to American naming trends. The name reached its peak popularity in 2018, but has since followed a falling trajectory beginning in 2017. While no top-state data is available, Pragya remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name rooted in Sanskrit and Hindu tradition. Its association with wisdom gives it an intellectual and spiritual resonance that transcends cultural boundaries.
Pragya (प्रज्ञा) is a feminine Sanskrit noun meaning wisdom or intelligence. It is derived from the root pra- (forth) and jñā (to know), literally 'knowing forth'. The name has long been favored in Hindu families, particularly in India and among the diaspora, as a virtue name that embodies intellectual and spiritual insight.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pra, Gya
Variants: Pragyna, Prajna
Sibling names for Pragya
Names that share Pragya's style, for a brother or sister.
