Meghna
A transliteration of Bengali মেঘনা (meghona), from মেঘ (megh, “cloud”), from Sanskrit मेघ (megha).
Every Meghna since 1986 — 685 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meghna
Meghna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,341 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 685 American babies have been named Meghna. Its peak came in 2002, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Meghna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meghna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,341 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,001 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,120 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,814 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,264 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,113 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,024 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,617 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,491 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,605 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,075 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,774 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,686 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,269 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,204 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,073 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,289 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,836 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,096 |
| 2005 | 36 | #4,007 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,965 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,853 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,316 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,844 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,620 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,363 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,405 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meghna mean?
A transliteration of Bengali মেঘনা (meghona), from মেঘ (megh, “cloud”), from Sanskrit मेघ (megha).
How popular is the name Meghna in 2025?
Meghna ranked #14,341 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meghna?
685 babies have been named Meghna in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meghna most popular?
Meghna peaked in 2002, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Meghna a boy or girl name?
Meghna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meghna rising or falling?
Meghna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.