Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Poonam

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

Current Rank

#17,501

Peak Rank

#3,890 (1986)

Total Babies

260

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2008

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#3890

Peak Rank

260

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Poonam

Poonam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 21 Poonams were born — ranking #3,890 that year. As of 2026, Poonam ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 260 Poonams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Poonam

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

Panem
Penname
Punim
Paynim
Panim
Panam
Pennon
Pinon
Poona
Punan
Bynum
Benumb

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Poonam

What does the name Poonam mean?

Poonam is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Poonam in 2026?

In 2026, Poonam ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Poonam most popular?

Poonam reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #3,890 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Poonam most popular?

Poonam has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Poonam.

Is Poonam a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Poonam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Poonam include Joeanna, Equilla, Nadege. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Poonam

Poonam is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 260 births in the dataset. Poonam's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #3,890. Use the chart and map above to compare Poonam'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.