Rising since 2017, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Sehrish since 1995
Babies named Sehrish per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Sehrish, a variant of the Persian name Sahar meaning 'dawn', first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. As of 2025, it ranks 6,116th, with 1 in 84,593 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2017, peaking in 2024. The name is most common in New York, reflecting the strong South Asian community there. Sehrish's gentle sound and meaningful origin make it a distinctive choice that honors cultural heritage while fitting smoothly into American naming patterns.
Sehrish is a variant of the Persian name Sahar, which means 'dawn' or 'sunrise'. It has been used in Urdu-speaking communities in South Asia and among the diaspora. The name has gained moderate popularity in the United States since the late 1990s, particularly among families of South Asian heritage.
Where Sehrish is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seh, Rishi
Sibling names for Sehrish
Names that share Sehrish's style, for a brother or sister.
