Total births
22
Boys' name · since 2005
Megh
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Megh, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 2005–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Megh is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 22 have been recorded since 2005.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Megh has been recorded 22 times among boys since 2005, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2014.
- 22 total births
- 2005–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Megh since 2005, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 22
- total births
- 2005–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Megh was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
7 babies were named Megh in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Megh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Megh splits its recorded history at 2010: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2007 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Megh at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2005
Megh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2014
- Peak year (2005)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Megh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Megh's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Megh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Megh? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 22 babies named Megh. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 7 births.
When was Megh most popular? ▼
Megh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
How long has the name Megh been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Megh since 2005 -- 10 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Megh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Megan, Meghan, Mega, Meguel, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Megh's data
- Megh's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2010s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Megh
Nearby Names Like Megh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Megh
Megan Boy
1,104 births
Meghan Boy
227 births
Mega Boy
#11937 154 births
Meguel Boy
21 births
Megaa Boy
13 births
Compare Megh side by side: Megh vs Megan Megh vs Meghan Megh vs Mega
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Megh: Baby Name Since 2005 - 22 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/megh. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Megh draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.