Name profile

Mohana

A Sanskrit name meaning “enchanting,” “charming,” or “bewildering.”

US rank (2025)#14,942

Meaning and history

Mohana is an Indian name from Sanskrit mohana, meaning “enchanting,” “charming,” or “bewildering.” It is related to Mohan, an epithet associated with the Hindu god Krishna because of his captivating nature. Mohana is also the name of a classical Carnatic raga, giving it an important musical association independent of personal-name use. The name can be used for women and, in some regions, men. A notable bearer is Indian Air Force pilot Mohana Singh Jitarwal.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20162016: no US SSA record for this spelling
2017: 13 births, rank #8,299
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
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2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
20212021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: 5 births, rank #15,306
2023: no US SSA record for this spelling
2024: no US SSA record for this spelling
20252025: 5 births, rank #14,942

In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Mohana, ranking #14,942 among girls.