Prajna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Prajna means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge' in Sanskrit.
Meaning of the Name Prajna
Prajna is a Sanskrit name meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge'. It is derived from the word 'prajñā', which refers to deep spiritual insight and understanding. The name is often associated with wisdom gained through meditation and enlightenment. In Hindu philosophy, Prajna is considered to be one of the five states of consciousness. The name has a strong spiritual and philosophical connotation.
Popularity of the Name Prajna
The popularity for the name Prajna peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,776 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Prajna had the most female births in 2014 with 16, which ranked number 7,297 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Prajna has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 6 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among females, Prajna has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 6 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Prajna
- 10 Year Trend of Prajna: -33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Prajna: -33.33%
Popularity of Prajna by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Prajna. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Prajna in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Prajna is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Prajna
- Total Births of Prajna: 6 (-3.97%)
- Female Births of Prajna: 6 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Prajna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Prajna have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.