girl's name
Puja
POO-jah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 906
Puja is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 44 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Puja Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 312 |
| 1990s | 301 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 28 |
How Popular Is Puja?
In 2015, Puja was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Puja Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Puja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Puja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Puja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Puja
- Pronunciation POO-jah
Sibling Names for Puja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Puja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Puja
How popular is the name Puja?
In 2015, Puja was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Puja a girl's or a boy's name?
Puja is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Puja?
Puja has 2 syllables.
When was Puja most popular?
Puja peaked in 1988, when 44 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.