UK boy's name
Jasai
An Indian name of uncertain meaning, potentially derived from Sanskrit.
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.
Jasai is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jasai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.
Jasai is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Jasai. 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
- • Jasai ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Jasai.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jasai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Jasai mean?
The name Jasai has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 2nd century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jasa," which means "glory" or "renown," and the suffix "ai," which is a common ending in Sanskrit names. The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to Hindu religious texts and historical records from the region.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jasai was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE in the modern-day state of Uttar Pradesh, India. He was known for his contributions to the study of Vedic literature and his commentaries on ancient Sanskrit texts.
In the 9th century CE, there was a prominent Indian ruler named Jasai who ruled over a small kingdom in the present-day state of Rajasthan. He was known for his just and fair rule, as well as his patronage of the arts and literature.
During the 12th century CE, a distinguished poet and writer named Jasai emerged from the region of modern-day Gujarat. His works, which were written in Sanskrit, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetry is still studied and celebrated in Indian literary circles today.
In the 16th century CE, a Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher named Jasai gained a significant following in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. He was known for his teachings on inner peace, self-realization, and the unity of all beings.
Another notable figure with the name Jasai was a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in the 17th century CE in the city of Agra, India. He was responsible for designing and constructing several magnificent monuments and temples, including portions of the iconic Taj Mahal.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Jasai, showcasing its rich heritage and cultural significance in the Indian subcontinent over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jasai by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jasai 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 | #3688 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jasai: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jasai in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jasai was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Jasai most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Jasai in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jasai?
An Indian name of uncertain meaning, potentially derived from Sanskrit.
How many people are called Jasai in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Jasai across the 1 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.