Pooja
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pooja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 1,981 babies have been named Pooja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pooja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,415 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,415
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pooja
Pooja is a girl name .
Pooja is currently ranked #60,415 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pooja include Poy, Poie, and Pookins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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