Will my child share the name Pooja with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Pooja per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pooja in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Pooja becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Pooja is rising: up 1,022 places since 2011, to #4,763 in 2016. Its best recorded position was #686 in 1996.

Is Pooja a good choice for a distinctive name?

Pooja is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Pooja a popular baby name in the United States?

Pooja does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Pooja

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Pooja is a distinctive choice, ranked #4763 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Pooja in their class.

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UK Rank 2016

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About the Name Pooja

Pooja has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1341 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #686 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Pooja is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Pooja in their class.