UK girl's name
Saesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "tranquility" or "peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Saesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. 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 17 living people in the UK are called Saesha. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saesha ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Saesha.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Saesha mean?
The name Saesha is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sā," which means "she" or "that," and the word "isha," meaning "lord" or "ruler." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Saesha could be interpreted as "she who is the ruler" or "the female lord."
In Hindu mythology, the name Saesha is associated with the serpent king Ananta, who is also known as Shesha or Sheshanaga. According to the sacred texts, Ananta is a divine serpent with multiple heads who serves as the couch upon which Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer of the universe, rests during the cosmic cycles of creation and dissolution.
The earliest recorded use of the name Saesha can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit literature, particularly the Puranas and the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned in connection with the serpent king Ananta. However, it is unclear when the name began to be used as a personal name for individuals.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Saesha was Saesha Devi, a prominent Hindu mystic and saint who lived in the 16th century in the Indian subcontinent. She is revered for her devotional poetry and her spiritual teachings, which emphasized the importance of self-realization and devotion to the divine.
Another notable figure with the name Saesha was Saesha Rangaswami, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1858 to 1924. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule.
In more recent times, the name Saesha has been borne by several individuals from various fields, including Saesha Sinha, an Indian actress and model, and Saesha Ramchandani, an Indian fashion designer.
While the name Saesha is still relatively uncommon, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among families of Indian descent who seek to connect with their cultural and spiritual heritage through the naming of their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Saesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saesha, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saesha 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 | #5113 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5667 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4524 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Saesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saesha in the UK right now?
In 2022, Saesha was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Saesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Saesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saesha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "tranquility" or "peace".
How many people are called Saesha in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Saesha across the 5 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.