Preesha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning beloved or cherished.
Name Census estimates that about 96 living Americans carry the first name Preesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Preesha today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Preesha births was 2017 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Preesha. 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 Preesha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
96
~ 1 in 3,570,358 Americans
Peak year
2017
14 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,048
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Preesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Preesha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Preesha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Preesha 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 Preesha 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 Preesha
The name Preesha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "priya," which means "beloved" or "dear." This name has its roots in ancient Indian culture and can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500 BCE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Preesha is found in Hindu religious texts and ancient Sanskrit literature. It was often used as a name for goddesses or female characters who were depicted as beautiful, kind, and beloved by all.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Preesha was a Indian princess who lived in the 6th century BCE. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and her name became synonymous with grace and elegance.
In the 12th century CE, a famous Indian poet named Preesha wrote several works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit. Her poetry was widely read and admired across the subcontinent, and she is considered one of the most influential writers of her time.
In the 16th century, a powerful queen named Preesha ruled over a vast empire in northern India. She was known for her wise and just leadership, and her reign was marked by prosperity and cultural achievements.
During the 18th century, a renowned Indian dancer and performer named Preesha captivated audiences across the country with her graceful movements and artistic talent. She was widely celebrated as one of the greatest dancers of her era.
Another notable figure with the name Preesha was a Indian activist and social reformer who lived in the early 20th century. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, and her efforts helped to bring about significant social change in her time.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Preesha has remained popular throughout history and continues to be used in modern times, carrying with it the connotations of beauty, love, and grace that have been associated with it for centuries.
People
Preesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Preesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Preesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Preesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 96 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Preesha 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 3,570,358 US residents.
Is Preesha a common name?
We classify Preesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Preesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Preesha was 2017, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Preesha is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Preesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Preesha 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.