Jhasai
A Sanskrit name of uncertain meaning, possibly meaning "glorious" or "renowned".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jhasai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhasai today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhasai births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhasai. 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 Jhasai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,090
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jhasai: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhasai 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 Jhasai 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jhasai
The given name Jhasai has its origins tracing back to the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region now known as Bihar. Its earliest recorded usage dates back to the 6th century BCE, where it appears in several Hindu sacred texts and scriptures.
In the ancient Vedic literature, the name Jhasai is derived from the root word "jha," which means "to burn" or "to shine." It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive term for individuals with a radiant or fiery personality, or those associated with the elemental force of fire.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jhasai can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism, composed between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE. Here, the name is mentioned in connection with a powerful sage or rishi, though the exact details of this individual have been lost to history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Jhasai. One prominent example is Jhasai Tope, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century CE in the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent at that time. Tope made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing advanced calculation methods.
Another historical figure with the name Jhasai was Jhasai Narayan, a revered Hindu spiritual leader and philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. Narayan was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement, a Hindu spiritual renaissance that emphasized devotion and love for the divine. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the religious and cultural landscape of the region.
In the realm of literature, the name Jhasai is associated with the 12th century poet and scholar Jhasai Kavi, who authored several influential works in Sanskrit and Prakrit languages. Kavi's poetic compositions were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
Moving forward in time, Jhasai Singh was a notable military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in the 18th century CE. Singh played a crucial role in several decisive battles against the Mughal forces, earning recognition for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Jhasai throughout the ages, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Jhasai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhasai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jhasai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhasai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhasai 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jhasai a common name?
We classify Jhasai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jhasai most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhasai was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhasai is about 3 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 Jhasai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jhasai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhasai 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 Jhasai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jhasai 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 Jhasai 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 share the name Jhasai?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.