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UK girl's name

Sehrish

A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "beautiful, elegant".

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.

Sehrish is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sehrish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1065, with 32 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 32 births.

This profile covers 345 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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.

Sehrish is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 343 living people in the UK are called Sehrish. 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

  • Sehrish ranked #1065 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 32 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 32 girls were registered as Sehrish.
  • About 343 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sehrish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1065

2024

Births in 2024

32

Latest year

Peak year

2024

32 births

Estimated living

343

2026

Meaning

What does Sehrish mean?

The name Sehrish has its origins in Persian language and culture, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Persian word "sher," meaning "lion," and is often associated with strength, courage, and nobility.

In ancient Persian literature, the name Sehrish was sometimes used as a symbolic representation of a powerful and fearless individual. It was also occasionally mentioned in religious texts and historical records, though its usage was relatively rare in those early times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sehrish can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD. In his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh, he mentions a character with this name, though details about the individual are scarce.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Sehrish. One such person was Sehrish Beygum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. She was known for her intelligence and artistic talents.

In the 18th century, Sehrish Khan was a prominent military leader in the Maratha Empire, renowned for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.

Another notable Sehrish was Sehrish Qureshi, a 19th-century Indian poet and scholar. Her works were celebrated for their depth and eloquence, and she was highly respected in literary circles of her time.

In more recent history, Sehrish Fatima was a Pakistani activist and human rights advocate who dedicated her life to fighting for women's rights and advocating for social justice. She lived from 1928 to 2018.

Sehrish Mustafa was a talented Pakistani singer and musician who rose to prominence in the 1960s. Her melodious voice and captivating performances earned her a devoted following across the country.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sehrish over time

The chart below shows babies named Sehrish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Sehrish, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 32 births in 2024, compared with 32 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sehrish
08162432199620102024

Decades

Sehrish by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sehrish 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 #2377 78 5
2010s #2914 97 10
2000s #2051 108 10
1990s #1267 62 4

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FAQ

Sehrish: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Sehrish was ranked #1065 for girls in England and Wales, with 32 births registered.

When was Sehrish most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 32 babies registered as Sehrish in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sehrish?

A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "beautiful, elegant".

How many people are called Sehrish in the UK?

A total of 345 babies have been registered as Sehrish across the 29 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.