Sehajpreet
A Punjabi name derived from "sehaj" meaning peace and "preet" meaning love, or divine peace and love.
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Sehajpreet. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Sehajpreet today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sehajpreet births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sehajpreet. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sehajpreet with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sehajpreet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,708
Tracked since 2013
Gender
Gender distribution for Sehajpreet
Sehajpreet is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 5 (23.8%) were male and 16 (76.2%) were female.
Sehajpreet as a male name
- Ranked #13,708 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (5 births)
Sehajpreet as a female name
- Ranked #15,269 in 2019
- 6 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (6 births)
Popularity
Sehajpreet: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sehajpreet 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 Sehajpreet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 16 | 21 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sehajpreet
The name Sehajpreet originates from the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a compound name derived from two Punjabi words – "sehaj" meaning "ease" or "natural," and "preet" meaning "love" or "affection."
The earliest recorded use of the name Sehajpreet can be traced back to the late 20th century, although its roots can be found in the spiritual teachings of Sikhism. The concept of "sehaj" is central to Sikh philosophy, emphasizing a state of spiritual equilibrium and acceptance of the divine will.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sehajpreet was Sehajpreet Kaur, a Sikh activist born in 1975. She gained prominence for her work in promoting women's rights and advocating for the empowerment of marginalized communities within the Sikh diaspora.
Another notable figure with this name was Sehajpreet Singh, a renowned Punjabi poet and author who lived from 1940 to 2018. His works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Punjab and explored themes of love, spirituality, and social justice.
In the field of sports, Sehajpreet Kaur Virk, born in 1992, made a name for herself as a talented Indian field hockey player. She represented India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and was part of the national team that won the Asia Cup in 2017.
Sehajpreet Kaur Bedi, born in 1985, is a well-known Punjabi singer and actress who has contributed significantly to the Punjabi music industry. Her soulful voice and captivating stage presence have earned her a dedicated following across India and the Punjabi diaspora.
In the realm of academia, Sehajpreet Singh Sidhu, born in 1978, is a distinguished professor of computer science at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational biology, and he has made significant contributions to these fields.
While the name Sehajpreet is relatively modern, its roots lie in the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of Punjab, reflecting values of harmony, love, and acceptance. Its increasing popularity in recent decades highlights the enduring influence of Punjabi culture and the appreciation for names that carry deeper meaning and significance.
People
Sehajpreet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sehajpreet 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
Sehajpreet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sehajpreet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sehajpreet 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Sehajpreet a common name?
We classify Sehajpreet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sehajpreet most popular?
The single biggest year for Sehajpreet was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sehajpreet is about 10 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 Sehajpreet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sehajpreet a female name?
Yes, 76.2% of people registered as Sehajpreet 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.
Is Sehajpreet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sehajpreet 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 Sehajpreet 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 common is the name Sehajpreet?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Sehajpreet, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.