Pooja, originating from Sanskrit, translates to 'worship' or 'offering'. This name holds profound significance in Hinduism, often used as a term of endearment or during religious ceremonies. It is popular among South Asian communities and has gained global recognition due to its unique sound and meaning.
The popularity of the name Pooja seems to have peaked around the mid-1990s with a total of 1981 births recorded from 1976 to 2018. While it started with lower numbers in the late 70s and early 80s, it gained significant traction by the late 80s and early 90s, reaching its peak in 1991 with 77 births. However, since then, there's been a steady decline, with only 5 births recorded in 2015 and 6 in 2017, suggesting that the name Pooja may have fallen out of favor in recent years.