UK boy's name
Saahas
A Sanskrit name meaning "courage" or "boldness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saahas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saahas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 to 2021. 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.
Saahas is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Saahas. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saahas ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 boys were registered as Saahas.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saahas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Saahas mean?
Saahas is a Sanskrit name with roots tracing back to ancient India. The word 'Saahas' itself means courage, bravery, or valor in Sanskrit. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sahas', which means strength or power.
The name Saahas finds mentions in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts often depict characters with this name as embodiments of courage and bravery, reflecting the name's meaning.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Saahas was King Saahas of the Ikshvaku dynasty, who ruled in ancient India around 2000 BCE. He was known for his valiant deeds and is mentioned in the epic Ramayana.
Another notable figure named Saahas was a warrior mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. He fought bravely in the great Kurukshetra war, showcasing his courage on the battlefield.
In the 6th century CE, there was a renowned poet and scholar named Saahas, who authored several works on Sanskrit grammar and literature. His contributions to the preservation and propagation of Sanskrit knowledge were significant during that era.
During the Gupta Empire in ancient India, around the 4th-5th century CE, there was a ruler named Saahas who was known for his bravery in defending his kingdom against invaders. His military campaigns and valor were recorded in inscriptions and historical accounts of that period.
In the 12th century CE, a Bengali poet and mystic named Saahas gained fame for his devotional compositions and teachings on spiritual courage. His works inspired many followers and influenced the Bengali literary tradition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Saahas throughout history, with the name reflecting their courageous and valorous deeds or contributions in various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saahas over time
The chart below shows babies named Saahas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saahas, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saahas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saahas 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 | #4299 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Saahas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saahas in the UK right now?
In 2021, Saahas was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Saahas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Saahas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saahas?
A Sanskrit name meaning "courage" or "boldness".
How many people are called Saahas in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Saahas across the 2 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.