Pragya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPRAHG-yah / /prəɡ.jə/Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
wisdom; intelligence
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, 'Pragya' signifies wisdom and is often associated with knowledge and enlightenment in various philosophical texts. In Hindi, it retains a similar meaning and is used in contemporary contexts to denote intelligence. The name is commonly used in India and reflects cultural values emphasizing education and intellect.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Pragyaa
- Pragyaah
International Variants
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Famous people named Pragya
Pragya Thakur — Indian politician.
Pragya Kapoor — Indian film producer.
Fictional characters named Pragya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pragya was first seen in the United States in 2001. Pragya has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Pragya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pragya (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |