Megh
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Megh hit its peak of 7 births in 2005, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Megh reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Megh is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Megh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'cloud' or 'rain cloud' — from the Sanskrit megha. In Hindu tradition, the monsoon cloud is a powerful symbol of life, abundance, and the divine grace that sustains the earth. The name is used across India, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
As a given name, Megh is poetic and elemental — a one-syllable name that carries an entire season's worth of imagery. It suits parents drawn to nature names with genuine cultural depth.
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Megh is built from 4 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Megh creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Megh has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 12 | — |
The Story of Megh
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Megh is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Megh are most likely born between 2005 and 2014.
How rare is Megh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Megh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 12 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2005–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | #13367 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13587 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13718 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9793 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2014