Pooja
girl namePooja entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #1419 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#1419
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4490 |
| 1980s | #2719 |
| 1990s | #1648 |
| 2000s | #3730 |
| 2010s | #11626 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Pooja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pooja alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pooja in 2025?
- Pooja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pooja most popular?
- Pooja peaked in 1997, reaching #1419 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pooja with classmates?
- Pooja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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