Amogh Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-MOHG /əˈmoʊɡ/

Origin: Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning: unfailing; invincible

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amogh has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the word 'amogha,' meaning 'infallible' or 'unfailing.' This term is composed of the prefix 'a-' denoting negation and 'mogha,' which translates to 'fruitless' or 'ineffective.' The linguistic journey of Amogh into other languages is less documented, but it has remained primarily within the cultural and linguistic confines of South Asia, particularly in India, where Sanskrit has had a profound influence on many modern languages. Historically, the name Amogh is associated with various figures in Hindu texts, particularly in the context of deities and spiritual leaders.

One notable figure is Amoghavajra, an influential Buddhist monk and scholar from the 8th century, who played a significant role in the transmission of Tantric Buddhism from India to Tibet. His contributions to Buddhist philosophy and practice have made the name resonate within religious and scholarly communities.

Additionally, the name appears in various texts and scriptures, reinforcing its significance in the spiritual and cultural milieu of ancient India. Culturally, Amogh symbolizes reliability and effectiveness, qualities that are esteemed in many traditional narratives and teachings.

The name is often associated with auspiciousness and is believed to bring good fortune to those who bear it. In some contexts, it may be used in conjunction with other names or titles to enhance its meaning, reflecting a common practice in Indian naming conventions where names are often combined to convey deeper significance.

The enduring nature of the name Amogh within Hindu culture highlights its importance as a symbol of strength and dependability, ensuring its continued relevance through generations.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amogh was first seen in the United States in 1996.

Amogh has ranked as high as #5283 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Amogh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Amogh is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amogh was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amogh.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 22 22
2024 15 15
2023 15 15
2022 13 13
2021 18 18
2020 16 16
2019 16 16
2018 11 11
2017 20 20
2016 22 22
2015 19 19
2014 24 24
2013 26 26
2012 30 30
2011 42 42
2010 43 43
2009 33 33
2008 56 56
2007 48 48
2006 35 35
2005 33 33
2004 27 27
2003 26 26
2002 36 36
2001 27 27
2000 14 14
1999 11 11
1998 7 7
1997 10 10
1996 7 7

Top States for Amogh (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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