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SHAHR-luht
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Saisha
GirlHindi, Sanskrit· “uncertain; modern Indian name”
- Meaning
- uncertain; modern Indian name (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- SY-shuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,019
- US babies 2025
- 55
- Best rank
- #2,882 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Saisha
Saisha is often said to mean “uncertain; modern Indian name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hindi and Sanskrit roots.
Saisha is a modern Indian girl's name. It is often explained as meaningful life or as connected with Sai, a name associated with the saint Sai Baba, but these explanations are informal and its etymology is not well documented, so its meaning is best treated as uncertain. It has become popular in India and with Indian American families as a soft, contemporary choice. It is usually said SY-shuh, with the first syllable rhyming with sigh, though SAY-shuh is also heard. Sai and Sasha are natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Saisha first appears in US Social Security records in 1980. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,882 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 57 babies. In 2025, 55 babies were named Saisha, and it ranked #3,019 nationally. That is 83% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #8,864 in 1980, #9,034 in 2000, #4,290 in 2010, and #3,019 in 2025. Of the 1,051 US girls named Saisha since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 315 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include November, Paradise, Gwenevere, Mela, and Manal.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Saisha ranked highest in Washington, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1220 | 5 |
| California | #1926 | 11 |
| Texas | #2019 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Saisha is usually pronounced SY-shuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ha”.
Middle names for Saisha
A few middle names that flow with Saisha: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Saisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saisha mean?
Saisha is often said to mean “uncertain; modern Indian name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hindi and Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Saisha?
Saisha has Hindi and Sanskrit roots. Saisha is a modern Indian girl's name.
Is Saisha a popular name?
Not especially. Saisha ranked #3,019 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Saisha a boy or girl name?
Saisha is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Saisha?
Saisha is usually pronounced SY-shuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings