Ahsai
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "life" or "alive".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Ahsai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ahsai today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahsai births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahsai. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ahsai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,289
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Ahsai: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahsai by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ahsai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ahsai
The name Ahsai is a relatively uncommon name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have originated in Asia, possibly from a Sanskrit or Hindi root word. Some linguists suggest it may be derived from the Sanskrit word "ahsha" meaning "axle" or "pivot," while others propose a connection to the Hindi word "ahsay" meaning "feeling" or "sensation."
One of the earliest known references to the name Ahsai can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it was used as a masculine name. In the Mahabharata, an epic Sanskrit poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE, there is a minor character named Ahsai who was a warrior in the Kaurava army. However, little else is known about this historical figure.
During the Gupta Empire in ancient India, which spanned from the 3rd to the 6th centuries CE, there are records of an Ahsai who was a renowned scholar and poet. His works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated for their intricate verses and philosophical musings.
In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Ahsai Khusrau flourished in the region of present-day Iran. He is known for his spiritual verses and his contributions to the Persian literary tradition. Some of his works have been preserved and studied by scholars of Persian literature.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, there was a prominent figure named Ahsai Khan who served as a military commander under Emperor Akbar. He was recognized for his strategic prowess and his role in several successful campaigns against the empire's rivals.
In the 19th century, an Ahsai Shastri was a renowned Hindu scholar and teacher from the Varanasi region of India. He was highly regarded for his knowledge of ancient texts and his teachings on philosophy and religion, attracting students from across the subcontinent.
While the name Ahsai may have ancient roots, it remains relatively uncommon today, perhaps due to its uncertain origins and lack of widespread historical references. However, its presence in various cultural and literary traditions throughout history suggests a rich, though somewhat obscure, legacy.
People
Ahsai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ahsai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ahsai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahsai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahsai going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Ahsai a common name?
We classify Ahsai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ahsai most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahsai was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahsai is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ahsai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ahsai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahsai in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ahsai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahsai in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ahsai can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ahsai?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.