The baby name Pooja is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /puːdʒaː/ (POO-jah).
The baby name Pooja is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /puːdʒaː/ (POO-jah).
Pooja is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Pooja is a feminine given name from the Indo-Aryan linguistic sphere, derived from Sanskrit pūjā (पूजा), meaning “worship,” “reverence,” or “ceremonial offering.” The term permeates Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist ritual vocabulary, and the name carries connotations of devotion, auspiciousness, and blessings. In modern Indic languages - especially Hindi and Marathi - the pronunciation is “POO-jah,” and Devanagari spelling is identical to the liturgical word.
As a personal name it gained wide popularity across India and the South Asian diaspora in the late 20th century, helped by cinema and television visibility; bearers include actress Pooja Bhatt and model–actor Pooja Hegde. Common variants and transliterations are Puja, Poojaa, and the scholarly form Pūjā; regional scripts render it as पूजा (Hindi/Marathi), பூஜா (Tamil), പൂജ (Malayalam), పూజ (Telugu), and ಪೂಜಾ (Kannada). Related names with similar devotional sense include Aradhana, Vandana, and Bhakti. Diminutives such as Pooj or Pooji appear in informal use.
| Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde is an Indian actor best known for her roles in popular films like 'Mohenjo Daro' alongside Hrithik Roshan and 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' with Allu Arjun. She has made a significant mark in the Indian film industry with her performances in both Bollywood and Telugu cinema. | Pooja Bhatt Pooja Bhatt is an Indian actor and filmmaker, best known for her role in the film 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin'. She gained fame in the 1990s with films like 'Sadak' and 'Zakhm'. Beyond acting, she has also directed and produced several films. | Pooja Bedi Pooja Bedi is an Indian actress best known for her role in the film 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar'. Born in 1970, she has also appeared in various television shows and reality programs in India. Her vibrant personality and work in entertainment have made her a recognizable figure in Indian pop culture. |
| Pooja Gandhi Pooja Gandhi is an Indian actress best known for her work in the Kannada film industry. She gained fame with her role in the movie 'Mungaru Male', which became a major hit. Born in 1983, she has since appeared in numerous films, including 'Taj Mahal' and 'Dandupalya'. | Pooja Batra Pooja Batra is an Indian-American actress best known for her role in the Bollywood film 'Virasat'. She has also appeared in other films like 'Haseena Maan Jaayegi' and 'Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye'. Pooja has made a mark in both Indian and American entertainment industries. | Pooja Umashankar Pooja Umashankar is an Indian actress best known for her roles in Tamil cinema. She gained fame for her performance in the film 'Anjalika' and also starred in 'Naan Kadavul' and 'Attagasam'. Born in 1981, she has made a significant impact in the South Indian film industry. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooja | Tandon | Raveena Tandon | model | ★★★★★ | |||
| Pooja | Bhatt | Mahesh Bhatt | film director | ★★★★★ | |||
| Pooja | Bedi | Protima Bedi | model | ★★★★★ | Kabir Bedi | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Girls | 0 | #1 | 11,489 | 13,121 |
| FJ | 0 | #6 | 1 | 374 | |
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #7 | 3 | 583 |
| MV | 0 | #19 | 1 | 644 | |
| IN | 0 | #21 | 59 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #33 | 3 | 2,021 |
| GE | 0 | #44 | 1 | 997 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #64 | 472 | 15,987 |
| AF | 0 | #76 | 1 | 1,883 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #77 | 490 | 8,539 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #92 | 760 | 20,968 |
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #101 | 2 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #103 | 4 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #104 | 13 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #109 | 13 | 3,755 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #110 | 234 | 15,378 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| MU | 0 | #114 | 23 | 3,613 | |
| AE | 0 | #143 | 35 | 10,220 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #196 | 374 | 19,177 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #196 | 1,252 | 25,931 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #223 | 23 | 6,592 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| SG | 0 | #235 | 35 | 11,010 | |
| BD | 0 | #236 | 6 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #246 | 4 | 6,293 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Girls | 2009 | #301 | 7 | 2,893 |
| SA | 0 | #305 | 8 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #326 | 4 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #332 | 8 | 7,570 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #338 | 12 | 8,829 |
| MY | 0 | #348 | 7 | 12,352 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #353 | 6 | 7,678 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #354 | 33 | 8,413 |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #357 | 237 | 18,916 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #361 | 9 | 8,477 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #372 | 20 | 1,368 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #394 | 5 | 8,639 | |
| EG | 0 | #409 | 4 | 6,387 | |
| BH | 0 | #410 | 144 | 17,937 | |
| France | Girls | 2014 | #414 | 4 | 3,259 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #422 | 8 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #440 | 12 | 7,952 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #487 | 12 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #494 | 11 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #512 | 12 | 10,981 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #515 | 573 | 16,750 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #566 | 8 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #580 | 36 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #639 | 7 | 11,648 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #663 | 45 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #686 | 5 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #705 | 10 | 4,183 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #709 | 61 | 18,755 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #731 | 8 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #775 | 12 | 15,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #804 | 191 | 24,821 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #823 | 16 | 4,949 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #829 | 53 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #893 | 63 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #921 | 5 | 9,057 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #949 | 11 | 14,742 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #949 | 35 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,010 | 83 | 22,615 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,086 | 56 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,311 | 305 | 28,008 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,330 | 117 | 9,415 |
Pooja is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:
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