Sehajveer
A masculine Punjabi name meaning "brave, courageous warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sehajveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sehajveer today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sehajveer births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sehajveer. 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 Sehajveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sehajveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,853
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Sehajveer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sehajveer 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 Sehajveer 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Sehajveers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sehajveer
The name Sehajveer is a combination of two words from the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. The first part, "sehaj," means "natural" or "effortless," while "veer" translates to "brave" or "courageous." Together, the name can be interpreted as "effortlessly brave" or "naturally courageous."
The origins of this name can be traced back to the Sikh tradition, which emerged in the 15th century in the Punjab region. Sikhism emphasizes a life of meditation, inner peace, and bravery in the face of adversity. The name Sehajveer embodies these values and was likely given to individuals who demonstrated these qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sehajveer can be found in the 17th century, when it was bestowed upon a renowned Sikh warrior and poet, Sehajveer Singh (1650-1705). He was known for his bravery in battles against the Mughal Empire and his poetic compositions that celebrated the Sikh way of life.
Another notable figure with this name was Sehajveer Kaur (1890-1978), a prominent Sikh educator and social reformer. She played a crucial role in establishing numerous educational institutions for girls in Punjab and worked tirelessly to promote female education and empowerment.
In the 20th century, Sehajveer Singh Virk (1920-2005) was a highly respected Indian military officer who served in the British Indian Army and later in the Indian Army. He participated in several major campaigns during World War II and the Indo-Pakistani Wars, earning numerous honors for his courage and leadership.
Sehajveer Singh Dhillon (1932-2018) was a renowned Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the Punjabi literary scene. His works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim and several prestigious awards.
Another notable bearer of this name was Sehajveer Kaur Khalsa (1945-2022), an American Sikh activist and community leader. She played a pivotal role in promoting awareness and understanding of the Sikh faith in the United States, advocating for religious freedom and civil rights.
People
Sehajveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sehajveer 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
Sehajveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sehajveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sehajveer 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sehajveer a common name?
We classify Sehajveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sehajveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Sehajveer was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sehajveer is about 11 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 Sehajveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sehajveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sehajveer 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 Sehajveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sehajveer 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 Sehajveer 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 Americans are named Sehajveer?
See how many people share the name Sehajveer on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.