Medha
Borrowed from Sanskrit मेधा (medhā, “wisdom, intelligence”).
Every Medha since 1993 — 933 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Medha
Medha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,739 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 933 American babies have been named Medha. Its peak came in 2011, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Medha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Medha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,739 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,735 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,521 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,124 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,093 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,715 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,933 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,277 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,887 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,321 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,820 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,976 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,682 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,303 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,754 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,108 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,032 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,912 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,515 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,055 |
| 2005 | 36 | #4,006 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,115 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,928 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,048 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,165 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,438 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,926 |
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Famous people named Medha
- Medha Patkar Social activist · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Medha mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit मेधा (medhā, “wisdom, intelligence”).
How popular is the name Medha in 2025?
Medha ranked #6,739 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Medha?
933 babies have been named Medha in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Medha most popular?
Medha peaked in 2011, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Medha a boy or girl name?
Medha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Medha rising or falling?
Medha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Medha?
Well-known people named Medha include Medha Patkar (social activist).