Lashai
A feminine name meaning "full of life" or "lively" in Indian languages.
Name Census estimates that about 204 living Americans carry the first name Lashai. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashai today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashai births was 1995 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashai. 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.
People living today
204
~ 1 in 1,680,168 Americans
Peak year
1995
20 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2013 SSA rank
#18,104
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Lashai: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashai from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 128 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lashai 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 Lashai 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 Lashai
The name Lashai has its origins in the ancient Dravidian languages of southern India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Tamil word "lashai," meaning "radiant" or "shining," reflecting the reverence for the sun and celestial bodies in the region's cultural traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Sangam literature of the Tamil people, a vast corpus of ancient poetry spanning several centuries. In these works, Lashai is mentioned as the name of a celebrated poetess and scholar known for her profound wisdom and eloquence.
During the 7th century CE, the name gained prominence in the Hindu scriptures and religious texts, such as the Puranas, where Lashai is described as an avatar or incarnation of the goddess Parvati, revered for her beauty, grace, and divine qualities.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Lashai Pandita emerged as a renowned philosopher and scholar in the court of the Chola dynasty. Her writings and teachings on Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy, garnered widespread recognition and influenced generations of scholars.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Lashai Devi, a 16th-century queen and warrior from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. She is celebrated for her bravery and leadership in defending her kingdom against invading forces, inspiring tales of valor that have been passed down through generations.
In the realm of literature, the name Lashai is associated with the 18th-century poet and mystic, Lashai Bai, whose devotional compositions and spiritual verses continue to be cherished and recited in various parts of India.
Furthermore, in the 19th century, Lashai Amma, a revered social reformer and educator from the state of Kerala, made significant contributions to promoting women's education and empowerment, leaving a lasting impact on the region's cultural landscape.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Lashai throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.
People
Lashai + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lashai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 204 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashai 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 1,680,168 US residents.
Is Lashai a common name?
We classify Lashai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 210 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashai most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashai was 1995, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashai is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lashai a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashai 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.