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UK name, mostly girls

Sehajpreet

A Punjabi name derived from "sehaj" meaning peace and "preet" meaning love, or divine peace and love.

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.

Sehajpreet is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Sehajpreet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 9 births.

This profile covers 67 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2011 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 67 living people in the UK are called Sehajpreet. 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

  • Sehajpreet ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 9 girls were registered as Sehajpreet.
  • About 67 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sehajpreet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.2% of Sehajpreet registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2016

9 births

Estimated living

67

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Sehajpreet

In England and Wales birth records, Sehajpreet has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 11.8% of registrations are for boys and 88.2% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

88% girls
Boys9 (11.8%)Girls67 (88.2%)

Sehajpreet registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,523 in 2023
  • 5 boys registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2023 (5 births)

Sehajpreet registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,192 in 2024
  • 5 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2016 (9 births)

Meaning

What does Sehajpreet mean?

The name Sehajpreet originates from the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a compound name derived from two Punjabi words – "sehaj" meaning "ease" or "natural," and "preet" meaning "love" or "affection."

The earliest recorded use of the name Sehajpreet can be traced back to the late 20th century, although its roots can be found in the spiritual teachings of Sikhism. The concept of "sehaj" is central to Sikh philosophy, emphasizing a state of spiritual equilibrium and acceptance of the divine will.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sehajpreet was Sehajpreet Kaur, a Sikh activist born in 1975. She gained prominence for her work in promoting women's rights and advocating for the empowerment of marginalized communities within the Sikh diaspora.

Another notable figure with this name was Sehajpreet Singh, a renowned Punjabi poet and author who lived from 1940 to 2018. His works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Punjab and explored themes of love, spirituality, and social justice.

In the field of sports, Sehajpreet Kaur Virk, born in 1992, made a name for herself as a talented Indian field hockey player. She represented India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and was part of the national team that won the Asia Cup in 2017.

Sehajpreet Kaur Bedi, born in 1985, is a well-known Punjabi singer and actress who has contributed significantly to the Punjabi music industry. Her soulful voice and captivating stage presence have earned her a dedicated following across India and the Punjabi diaspora.

In the realm of academia, Sehajpreet Singh Sidhu, born in 1978, is a distinguished professor of computer science at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational biology, and he has made significant contributions to these fields.

While the name Sehajpreet is relatively modern, its roots lie in the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of Punjab, reflecting values of harmony, love, and acceptance. Its increasing popularity in recent decades highlights the enduring influence of Punjabi culture and the appreciation for names that carry deeper meaning and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sehajpreet over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Sehajpreet in England and Wales, from 2011 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 Sehajpreet, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Sehajpreet by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sehajpreet 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 #4149 26 5
2010s #4704 41 9

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FAQ

Sehajpreet: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sehajpreet in the UK right now?

In 2024, Sehajpreet was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Sehajpreet most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 9 babies registered as Sehajpreet in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sehajpreet?

A Punjabi name derived from "sehaj" meaning peace and "preet" meaning love, or divine peace and love.

How many people are called Sehajpreet in the UK?

A total of 67 babies have been registered as Sehajpreet across the 14 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.