Seyha
A feminine name of Khmer origin meaning "morning glory".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Seyha. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Seyha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seyha births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seyha. 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 Seyha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#9,278
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Seyha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Seyha 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 Seyha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Seyha
The given name Seyha has its origins in the Khmer language, which is spoken primarily in Cambodia. It is believed to have been derived from the ancient Khmer word "seha," which means "prosperous" or "auspicious." The name's roots can be traced back to the Angkorian period, spanning the 9th to 15th centuries, when the Khmer Empire flourished in Southeast Asia.
One of the earliest documented references to Seyha can be found in the inscriptions of the Bayon temple, a remarkable architectural marvel within the Angkor Archaeological Park. This temple, constructed in the late 12th century during the reign of Jayavarman VII, features intricate carvings and bas-reliefs depicting scenes from everyday life and religious ceremonies.
In the annals of Cambodian history, several notable figures have borne the name Seyha. One such individual was Seyha Pram (1905-1984), a revered Cambodian painter and sculptor who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the country's rich artistic heritage. His works, which often depicted scenes from Khmer mythology and Buddhist teachings, are widely celebrated and exhibited in various museums around the world.
Another prominent figure was Seyha Nuon (1921-1992), a celebrated Cambodian novelist and poet. His literary works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, are considered among the most influential in modern Cambodian literature. Seyha Nuon's poetic prowess earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious FUNCINPEC Literary Award in 1988.
In the realm of politics, Seyha Vansao (1925-2018) was a prominent figure who served as the Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports in the 1960s. His efforts to improve educational opportunities and promote cultural preservation during a turbulent period in Cambodian history earned him widespread respect and admiration.
Another notable bearer of the name Seyha was Seyha Phors (1913-2003), a renowned Cambodian artist and sculptor. His intricate wooden carvings and sculptures, depicting scenes from Buddhist mythology and Khmer folklore, are highly regarded and can be found in numerous art collections and museums worldwide.
Throughout the centuries, the name Seyha has maintained its significance and cultural relevance within the Cambodian community, serving as a reminder of the country's rich heritage and the aspirations of prosperity and auspiciousness that it embodies.
People
Seyha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seyha 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
Seyha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seyha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seyha 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Seyha a common name?
We classify Seyha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Seyha most popular?
The single biggest year for Seyha was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seyha is about 35 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 Seyha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seyha a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seyha 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 Seyha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seyha 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 Seyha 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 people are called Seyha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.