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Msgana

muh-SGAH-nuh /məsˈɡɑnə/

At a glance

In short
Msgana is an Ethiopian name for baby girls with a rhythmic and melodic sound.
U.S. rank 2025
#14,942 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Trend
Steady #15,088 in 2020 to #14,942 in 2025
Peak
#13,464 in 2021
First recorded
2020

Meaning of Msgana

The name Msgana is of Ethiopian origin and is predominantly given to baby girls. This unique name has a rhythmic and melodic sound to it, making it appealing to parents seeking a distinctive choice for their daughter. While not widely used in the United States, Msgana has been gaining some popularity in recent years. In 2021, there were 6 newborn girls named Msgana, ranking at number 13,431 in terms of occurrence. The alternative spelling variation Mskana may also be used for this name. With its cultural roots and beautiful pronunciation, Msgana is an excellent choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby girl.

How to pronounce Msgana

Popularity of Msgana in the U.S.

Msgana was the #14,942 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #13,464 in 2021. It first appears in the records in 2020.

Bar and line chart: Msgana in the U.S., 2020–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 2021 and 5 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #13,464 in 2021, #14,942 in 2025.
  • Girls named Msgana (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2020–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2020⁠–⁠2025 3 rows
Msgana: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025514,942back (not recorded in 2022–2024)
2021613,464▲ 1,624
2020515,088new

Notable people named Msgana

  • Msgana Zemedkun Hailu is an Ethiopian runner who won national and African championship titles in the 800 metres in 2026.