Barsha
A feminine name meaning "rain" in some Indian languages.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Barsha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Barsha today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Barsha births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Barsha. 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 Barsha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,399
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Barsha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Barsha from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 12 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Barsha 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 Barsha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Barsha
The name Barsha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "barsha," which means "rain" or "monsoon." It is believed that the name emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period in ancient India.
Barsha was a name commonly given to children born during the monsoon season, as it was considered auspicious and a symbol of fertility and abundance. The name was popular among various Hindu communities, particularly in regions where agriculture was the primary occupation, as the monsoon rains were crucial for a bountiful harvest.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas, there are references to Barsha as a name for deities associated with rain and water. For instance, in the Bhagavata Purana, one of the avatars (incarnations) of Lord Vishnu is described as Barsha, who descended to protect the earth during a period of severe drought.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barsha dates back to the 7th century CE, when a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet named Barsha Mishra lived during the reign of the Gupta Empire. He is credited with composing several literary works, including the celebrated Sanskrit play "Priyadarshika."
Another notable figure with the name Barsha was Barsha Devi, a powerful queen who ruled the Jaunpur Sultanate in the 15th century CE. She is remembered for her military prowess and her successful defense of the kingdom against invading forces.
In the 16th century, Barsha Singh was a revered Sikh warrior and commander who fought alongside Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. He played a significant role in the protection of the Sikh community during that period.
During the Mughal era, Barsha Khan was a prominent noble and military leader who served under the emperor Aurangzeb. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills in several battles.
In more recent times, Barsha Priyadarshini was an accomplished Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who made significant contributions to the revival and promotion of the Odissi dance form in the 20th century.
People
Barsha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Barsha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Barsha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Barsha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Barsha 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Barsha a common name?
We classify Barsha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Barsha most popular?
The single biggest year for Barsha was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Barsha is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Barsha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Barsha in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.