Saesha
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 193 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Saesha is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 193 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Saesha ranks #17174 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Saesha is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'with a wish' or 'one whose desires are fulfilled,' from the Sanskrit elements sa ('with') and esha ('desire, wish'). It is used in Hindu families as a name of blessing and fulfillment.
Soft and melodic, Saesha carries the kind of gentle optimism that every parent hopes to give their child — a name that says: may all your wishes come true.
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Saesha is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Saesha has been recorded as a girl's name since 1991, with 193 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Saesha climbed 1079 spots in the last 20 years — from #18253 to #17174.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 44 | #12225 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 94 | #11952 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 32 | #16233 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 23 | #13644 | — |
The Story of Saesha
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Saesha is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Saesha are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Saesha?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Saesha — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2010s with 94 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Saesha by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1991–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #17174 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7976 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13323 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9438 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13216 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8067 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13552 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17978 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11616 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9387 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10799 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14335 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10310 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13142 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10332 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13582 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12469 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19469 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18253 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17393 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2024