UK boy's name
Suhas
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "well-being" or "happiness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suhas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suhas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2016. 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.
Suhas is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Suhas. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suhas ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Suhas.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suhas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Suhas mean?
The name Suhas is derived from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is composed of two Sanskrit words, "su" meaning "good" or "auspicious," and "has" meaning "laughter" or "smile."
One of the earliest known references to the name Suhas can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. The text mentions a character named Suhas, who was a prince and a skilled archer. However, the exact details about this individual are scarce, and it is uncertain whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Suhas. One of the earliest recorded examples is Suhas Patwardhan (1520-1590), an Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Maratha Empire. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in India during the 16th century.
Another prominent figure with the name Suhas was Suhas Chandra Bose (1797-1878), a Bengali poet and dramatist. He was a pioneering figure in the Bengal Renaissance and is credited with introducing modern Bengali prose and drama. His works, such as "Palnabir Bibaran" and "Sukabak," are considered classics of Bengali literature.
In the 20th century, Suhas Chandra Sen (1920-2008) was a renowned Indian physicist and a pioneer in the field of nuclear physics. He made significant contributions to the study of nuclear reactions and played a crucial role in the development of India's nuclear program.
Additionally, Suhas Patankar (born 1938) is a renowned Indian-American engineer and academic. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and for developing the SIMPLE algorithm, which is widely used in CFD simulations.
Another notable figure with the name Suhas is Suhas Gopinath (born 1970), an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular online travel company, Yatra.com. He has been recognized for his contributions to the Indian travel industry and has received several awards and accolades.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Suhas. While the name has its roots in ancient India and is deeply connected to the Sanskrit language, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suhas over time
The chart below shows babies named Suhas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Suhas, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suhas 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 | #4414 | 7 | 2 |
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- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Suhas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suhas in the UK right now?
In 2016, Suhas was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Suhas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Suhas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suhas?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "well-being" or "happiness".
How many people are called Suhas in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Suhas across the 2 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.