Sahasra
Every Sahasra since 2005 — 1,704 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sahasra
Sahasra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,641 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 1,704 American babies have been named Sahasra. Its peak came in 2010, when 136 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sahasra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sahasra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,641 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,165 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,818 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,602 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,885 |
| 2020 | 94 | #2,002 |
| 2019 | 78 | #2,325 |
| 2018 | 93 | #2,079 |
| 2017 | 87 | #2,197 |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,080 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,403 |
| 2014 | 100 | #1,990 |
| 2013 | 82 | #2,277 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1,953 |
| 2011 | 96 | #2,039 |
| 2010 | 136 | #1,602 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,820 |
| 2008 | 93 | #2,170 |
| 2007 | 83 | #2,325 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,970 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,208 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sahasra in 2025?
Sahasra ranked #2,641 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sahasra?
1,704 babies have been named Sahasra in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sahasra most popular?
Sahasra peaked in 2010, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Sahasra a boy or girl name?
Sahasra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sahasra rising or falling?
Sahasra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.