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Spruha

SPROO-hah · Blossom, expansion, or prosperity in Sanskrit.

2025 rank (girls)
#11,932
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
2018
2025 frequency
1 in 229,610 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.

Popularity of Spruha since 2013

Babies named Spruha per year in U.S. Social Security records.

59142020Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s75
2020s32

Meaning & origin

Spruha is a modern Indian name rooted in Sanskrit, first recorded in the United States in 2013. It has since risen in popularity, with a peak in 2018, though it remains rare, ranking 11,932 in 2023 with approximately 1 in 229,610 girls receiving the name. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 2022. Spruha has not yet appeared as a top name in any state, indicating its use is scattered nationally. Its meaning of blossom or prosperity makes it appealing to families seeking a name that evokes growth and positivity.

Spruha derives from the Sanskrit root 'spruh', meaning to desire, strive, or blossom. It is a modern given name in India, particularly among Marathi-speaking communities, and has seen increased use since the early 2010s. The name reflects positive qualities of growth and flourishing.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Spru, Ruhu, Pru

Sibling names for Spruha

Names that share Spruha's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Spruha mean?
Spruha means blossom, expansion, or prosperity in Sanskrit.
How popular is the name Spruha?
Spruha was ranked 11,932 in the United States in 2023, with about 1 in 229,610 girls given that name that year.
Is Spruha a boy or girl name?
Spruha is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.