The baby name Pujah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced POO-jah (IPA: /ˈpuː.dʒə/).
The baby name Pujah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced POO-jah (IPA: /ˈpuː.dʒə/).
Pujah is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Pujah (pronounced POO-jah) derives from Sanskrit pūjā, meaning “worship, reverence, an offering of honor.” The word names the central rite of devotion in Hindu practice and is also familiar in Jain and Buddhist contexts, so as a given name it carries connotations of piety, respect, and auspicious blessing. Pujah is a modern Anglicized spelling of Puja/Pooja, sometimes chosen in the diaspora to mark the open final vowel or for distinctiveness in English records.
As a personal name it is predominantly feminine and has been widely used across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, with strong growth from the late 20th century and sustained visibility through media and film. Common variants include Puja (standard transliteration), Pooja (most widespread English form), and the rarer Pujah/Poojah. Related or cognate choices include Archana and Aradhana; masculine counterparts include Pujan and Pujit. Festivals such as Durga Puja reinforce its devotional aura.
Pujah is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 15 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Pujah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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