Morgana

Morgana is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 girls in the United States.

Morgana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Morgana

Morgana belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Morgana first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4708 in 2023, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 693 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Morgana in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#4708 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Morgana in 2024
18
Total since 1880
693

Morgana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1774 in 2023
Babies named Morgana in 2025
12
Total since 1996
154

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Morgana mean?

The meaning of Morgana is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Morgana a boy or girl name?

Morgana is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Morgana?

Morgana comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Morgana?

Morgana first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #4708 in 2023, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.