UK boy's name
Saharsh
A modern Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "tolerant" or "patient".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saharsh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saharsh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2023. 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 20 living people in the UK are called Saharsh. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saharsh ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 boys were registered as Saharsh.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saharsh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Saharsh mean?
The name Saharsh is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "saharsham," which means "joy" or "delight." The name is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Hindu communities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Saharsh can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Saharsha, who was a warrior and a devotee of Lord Krishna. The Mahabharata is estimated to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, suggesting that the name Saharsh has been in use for over 2,500 years.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Saharsh. One of the earliest was Saharsh Gupta, a Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 7th century CE in the Gupta Empire. He was renowned for his contribution to the field of Sanskrit literature and is credited with writing several works on grammar and poetry.
Another prominent figure was Saharsh Chandra, a Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who lived from 1901 to 1987. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule and was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in revolutionary activities.
In the realm of literature, Saharsh Navalkar was a notable Marathi writer and poet who lived from 1933 to 1994. He was a recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, which is one of the highest literary honors in India, for his contribution to Marathi literature.
In more recent times, Saharsh Gupta is a well-known Indian cricketer who was born in 1995. He has represented India in various youth and under-19 cricket tournaments and is currently playing domestic cricket for his state team.
Saharsh Uppal is another contemporary figure, born in 1991. He is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of a successful technology startup called Nipun, which focuses on providing digital solutions for businesses.
While the name Saharsh is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world due to the increasing cultural diversity and globalization. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology, where it was associated with joy, delight, and spiritual enlightenment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saharsh over time
The chart below shows babies named Saharsh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saharsh, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saharsh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saharsh 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 | #4448 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4518 | 13 | 4 |
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- Stephen 8,884
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FAQ
Saharsh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saharsh in the UK right now?
In 2023, Saharsh was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Saharsh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Saharsh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saharsh?
A modern Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "tolerant" or "patient".
How many people are called Saharsh in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Saharsh across the 6 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.