Pegah

Pegah is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning “dawn.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Pegah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“dawn”

About the name Pegah

Pegah belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “dawn” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pegah first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7921 in 1980, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 75 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pegah in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#7921 in 1980
Peak year
1992
Total since 1880
75

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pegah mean?

Pegah means “dawn” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pegah a boy or girl name?

Pegah is a girl name.

What origin is the name Pegah?

Pegah comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Pegah?

Pegah first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #7921 in 1980, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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