UK girl's name
Gurasees
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "protector of cattle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gurasees is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gurasees popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1894, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 15 births.
This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Gurasees. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gurasees ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 15 girls were registered as Gurasees.
- • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gurasees as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1894
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2021
15 births
Estimated living
68
2026
Meaning
What does Gurasees mean?
The name Gurasees has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "gura," meaning "teacher" or "spiritual guide," and the suffix "sees," which denotes a sense of reverence or respect. This suggests that the name Gurasees may have been bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as wise and knowledgeable teachers or spiritual leaders within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gurasees can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. In these sacred texts, there are references to individuals with names similar to Gurasees, often associated with roles as scholars, philosophers, or spiritual teachers.
During the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE, there are historical records of a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher named Gurasees Maharishi. He is said to have been a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Ashoka and is credited with influencing the emperor's adoption of Buddhist principles and the promotion of religious tolerance throughout the empire.
In the 7th century CE, a renowned scholar and poet named Gurasees Bhattacharya made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature. His works, including the epic poem "Gurasees Kavya," are considered masterpieces of classical Indian literature and have been studied and revered for centuries.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher named Gurasees Khan. He was renowned for his teachings on love, devotion, and the path to spiritual enlightenment, and his teachings and writings were widely influential during that time period.
Another notable figure with the name Gurasees was Gurasees Chandra Roy, a Bengali writer, and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a staunch advocate for women's education and played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance movement, working to promote social and educational reforms in Bengal.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Gurasees, which has a rich and meaningful heritage rooted in the ancient Indian subcontinent and its cultural and spiritual traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gurasees over time
The chart below shows babies named Gurasees registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gurasees, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gurasees by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gurasees was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2628 | 56 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4850 | 12 | 3 |
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Names similar to Gurasees
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Gurasees: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gurasees in the UK right now?
In 2024, Gurasees was ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Gurasees most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 15 babies registered as Gurasees in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gurasees?
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "protector of cattle".
How many people are called Gurasees in the UK?
A total of 68 babies have been registered as Gurasees across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.