Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Megh

Name: Popularity of the name Megh in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Megh, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#9,113 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2014

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#9113

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Megh

Megh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 7 Meghs were born — ranking #9,113 that year. As of 2026, Megh ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Meghs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Megh

Phonetically similar names — useful when Megh is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Meg
Megg
Mug
Mig
Mcg
Mugg
Magh
Moug
Migg
Mag
Mech
Mog

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Megh

What does the name Megh mean?

Megh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Megh in 2026?

In 2026, Megh ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Megh most popular?

Megh reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #9,113 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Megh a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Megh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Megh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Megh include Gent, Avron, Inacio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Megh

Megh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Megh's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #9,113. Use the chart and map above to compare Megh's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.