UK boy's name
Sahas
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning courageous or brave.
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.
Sahas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sahas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 12 births.
This profile covers 71 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2015 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 92% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 71 living people in the UK are called Sahas. 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
- • Sahas ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 12 boys were registered as Sahas.
- • About 71 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sahas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2088
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2022
12 births
Estimated living
71
2026
Meaning
What does Sahas mean?
The name Sahas finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages from the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sahas," which means "courage," "strength," or "bravery." This word has its roots in the ancient Vedic literature of Hinduism, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sahas can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world. In the Mahabharata, Sahas is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought bravely in the great war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sahas. One such person was Sahas Bundelkhand, a medieval Indian ruler who reigned over the Bundelkhand region of central India in the 16th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to defend his kingdom against the Mughal Empire.
Another famous bearer of the name Sahas was Sahas Mal, a 17th-century Rajput warrior and ruler of the Rathore clan in Rajasthan, India. He is remembered for his bravery in battles against the Mughal forces and his efforts to protect his people and territory.
In the realm of literature, Sahas Chandra Dutta was a prominent Bengali poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Sahas Kavita," which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Moving to more modern times, Sahas Pratim Dev Burman was an Indian musician and composer who made significant contributions to the film industry in the 20th century. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential music directors in the history of Indian cinema.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Sahas throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and embodying the essence of courage and strength that the name represents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sahas over time
The chart below shows babies named Sahas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Sahas, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sahas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sahas 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 | #2742 | 41 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3096 | 30 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Sahas
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sahas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sahas in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sahas was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Sahas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 12 babies registered as Sahas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sahas?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning courageous or brave.
How many people are called Sahas in the UK?
A total of 71 babies have been registered as Sahas across the 10 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.