Saresa
An invented name with unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Saresa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Saresa today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saresa births was 1974 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saresa. 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 Saresa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1974
26 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1974 SSA rank
#2,818
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Saresa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Saresa 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 Saresa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 26 | 26 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Saresa
The name Saresa is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India from around the 2nd millennium BCE. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the lingua franca of the Indian subcontinent and played a crucial role in the development of various Indian languages and cultures.
The name Saresa is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Sarasa," which means "elegant," "graceful," or "beautiful." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as possessing these qualities or as a way to express a wish for the bearer to embody such attributes.
While the exact origins of the name Saresa are not well-documented, it is possible that it was used in ancient Hindu texts or scriptures as a personal name or as a descriptive term. However, there are no specific historical references or ancient texts that have been widely cited in connection with this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saresa can be traced back to the 16th century CE, when it was used by a legendary Indian dancer and courtesan named Saresa Bai. She was renowned for her exceptional beauty, grace, and skill in the classical Indian dance form of Kathak.
Another notable bearer of the name Saresa was Saresa Devi, a 19th-century Indian poet and writer from Bengal. She was known for her contributions to Bengali literature and her efforts to promote women's education and empowerment.
In the 20th century, Saresa Kapoor was a celebrated Indian actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and 1960s. She was born in 1931 and was known for her elegant performances and captivating on-screen presence.
Saresa Narasinghananda was an Indian spiritual leader and scholar who lived from 1885 to 1957. She was a prominent figure in the Ramakrishna movement and was widely respected for her wisdom and dedication to promoting spiritual teachings.
Additionally, Saresa Chatterjee was a prominent Indian social worker and activist who lived from 1901 to 1988. She dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged women and children in India and was recognized for her tireless efforts in the field of social welfare.
While the name Saresa is not as common as some other Indian names, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their communities.
People
Saresa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saresa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saresa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saresa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saresa 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 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Saresa a common name?
We classify Saresa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saresa most popular?
The single biggest year for Saresa was 1974, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saresa is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Saresa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saresa 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.