Megham

Q: What is the origin of Megham?

Megham is of Sanskrit origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Megham?

According to the latest SSA data, Megham is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Megham a girl name?

Megham is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Cloud"

Megham relates to Sanskrit Megha for cloud, commonly associated with rain-bearing imagery and seasonal renewal.

Themes:megharainindianature

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Megham

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Megham did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Megham Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Megham.

8 ideas

megh

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megy

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hamy

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ghay

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gham

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Baby Name Lists That Include Megham

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Megham mean?

Megham means "Cloud". Megham relates to Sanskrit Megha for cloud, commonly associated with rain-bearing imagery and seasonal renewal.

What is the origin of Megham?

Megham is of Sanskrit origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Megham?

According to the latest SSA data, Megham is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Megham a girl name?

Megham is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Megham?

Popular nicknames for Megham include megh, megy, me, my, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Megham?

There are many names similar to Megham in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aditya Amar Ajay Arnav Anish

Sisters

Ayana Asha Amiya Anjali Anisha

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