UK boy's name
Saish
A masculine name of unknown meaning and origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saish is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2015. 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.
Saish is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Saish. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saish ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 boys were registered as Saish.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3908
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Saish mean?
The name Saish has its roots in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sāyaka," which means "archer" or "one who shoots arrows." The name was commonly found among warrior clans and royal families in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Saish can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, which dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. The text describes a brave warrior named Saish who fought alongside the Pandava princes in the great war of Kurukshetra.
In the 3rd century BCE, the Indian emperor Ashoka the Great had a minister named Saish who played a crucial role in the administration of his vast empire. Saish was known for his wisdom, diplomacy, and his efforts in spreading the teachings of Buddhism across the Indian subcontinent.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over northern India from the 4th to the 6th century CE, there was a renowned poet and playwright named Saish Kalidasa. His works, such as the play "Abhijñānaśākuntalam" and the epic poem "Kumārasambhavam," are considered masterpieces of Sanskrit literature.
In the 11th century CE, a Persian scholar and traveler named Saish al-Din visited India and wrote extensively about the culture, customs, and religions of the region. His writings provide a valuable insight into the Indian society of that time and are considered important historical sources.
Another notable figure with the name Saish was Saish Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century CE. He served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire in India.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the name Saish, which has a rich and diverse heritage spanning across centuries of Indian history and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saish over time
The chart below shows babies named Saish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saish, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saish by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4466 | 10 | 3 |
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- Scott 12,587
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- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Saish: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saish in the UK right now?
In 2015, Saish was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Saish most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Saish in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saish?
A masculine name of unknown meaning and origin.
How many people are called Saish in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Saish across the 3 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.