Declining since 2010, #2,607 for girls today.
Popularity of Sahasra since 2005
Babies named Sahasra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 360 |
| 2010s | 945 |
| 2020s | 399 |
Meaning & origin
Sahasra entered U.S. naming records in 2005 and experienced a rise in popularity, peaking in 2010. Since that peak year, its usage has been gradually declining. In 2025, the name ranked 2607, with roughly 1 in every 24,353 newborn girls receiving it. Its greatest popularity in the U.S. has been concentrated in states such as Washington, Georgia, and Texas. The name's meaning, 'thousand' in Sanskrit, ties it to the spiritual concept of the Sahasrara chakra, appealing to parents seeking a name with deep cultural and spiritual roots.
Sahasra is a Sanskrit word meaning 'thousand'. In Hindu tradition, it is associated with the Sahasrara chakra, the crown chakra symbolizing spiritual enlightenment, often depicted as a thousand-petaled lotus. The name has been used in India, particularly among Hindu families, but gained wider American usage starting in the 2000s.
Where Sahasra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saha, Sasa, Sahra
Variants: Sahasrara
Sibling names for Sahasra
Names that share Sahasra's style, for a brother or sister.
