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Saesha

SAY-sha · Meaning uncertain; possibly derived from Sanskrit elements meaning 'truth' or 'essence', but this is not firmly attested.

2025 rank (girls)
#14,942
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 321,453 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.

Popularity of Saesha since 1991

Babies named Saesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914200020102020Most births 2019Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s23
2000s32
2010s94
2020s50

Meaning & origin

Saesha is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1991. It reached its peak popularity in 2023, but has been declining since 2022. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942 and is given to about 1 in every 321,453 babies. The name's origins are unclear, likely a creative variation of Saisha or Sasha, with possible Sanskrit connections. Saesha has not been recorded in any specific top states, reflecting its scattered usage.

Saesha is a modern name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. It may be a variant of Sasha or a creative spelling of Saisha, which itself is derived from Sanskrit 'sat' (truth) or 'saara' (essence). However, its exact etymology is uncertain, and it is often used as a contemporary, multicultural name.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sae, Sha

Variants: Saisha, Sayesha, Saesha

Sibling names for Saesha

Names that share Saesha's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aanya, Isha, Kaiya, Maya, Sara

Brothers: Aryan, Dev, Rohan, Kian, Jay

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Saesha mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It may be related to Sanskrit roots for 'truth' or 'essence', but this is not confirmed.
How popular is the name Saesha?
Saesha is a relatively rare name. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 and was given to approximately 1 in every 321,453 babies.
Is Saesha a girl's name or a boy's name?
Saesha is predominantly used for girls.