Suhas
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 355 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Suhas reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 1990s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Suhas is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Suhas is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit su (good, well) and has (laughter, smile), meaning 'one who smiles beautifully' or 'having a lovely smile' — a name that wishes a child a life filled with genuine, radiant joy.
Suhas is a beloved name across India, particularly in Karnataka and Maharashtra, where it has been consistently popular. The image of a beautiful smile as a name is both visually poetic and profoundly human — connecting a child to the simple, irreplaceable power of genuine happiness.
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Suhas appeared in SSA records in 1993, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Sanskrit roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 355 recorded births, Suhas has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suhas has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 142 | #6891 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 179 | #5160 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 34 | #8686 | — |
The Story of Suhas
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Suhas is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Suhas are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Suhas?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Suhas is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2000s with 179 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Suhas by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1993–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | #7566 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11949 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8063 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7088 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8645 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5451 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4777 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4658 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6204 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4504 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3707 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4371 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4105 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4652 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5837 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4248 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7175 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5674 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5966 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5864 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2019