Shaasia
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "beautiful girl".
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Shaasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shaasia today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaasia births was 1998 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaasia. 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.
People living today
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
1998
11 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,725
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Shaasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shaasia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Shaasia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaasia 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 Shaasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shaasias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaasia
The name Shaasia is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, with roots tracing back to the 6th century BCE. The name is thought to be a combination of the Sanskrit words "shaa" meaning "peace" and "sia" meaning "wisdom" or "knowledge." Shaasia can be translated to mean "peaceful wisdom" or "tranquil knowledge."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Vedas and Upanishads, the concept of Shaasia is often referenced as a desirable state of being – one where inner peace and enlightenment are achieved through the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who embodied these virtues or were seen as particularly wise or insightful.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shaasia can be found in the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata, where a minor character bears this name. Historians believe this text was composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, providing evidence of the name's long history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Shaasia. In the 12th century CE, Shaasia was the name of a renowned female Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Chola Empire in southern India. Her works on philosophy and literature were widely celebrated during her lifetime (1112-1195 CE).
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Shaasia was the name of a respected court advisor and astrologer to the emperor Akbar (1542-1605 CE). His wisdom and counsel were highly valued by the ruler, and he is credited with influencing several important policies and decisions of the empire.
In more recent history, Shaasia was the name of a prominent Indian independence activist and social reformer who lived from 1865 to 1947. She worked tirelessly to promote women's education and rights, and was a vocal advocate for India's freedom from British rule.
Another notable figure named Shaasia was an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer from the 20th century (1920-1998). She is credited with helping to revive and popularize this classical Indian dance form both in India and abroad.
While the name Shaasia has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended these origins and can be found across various regions and communities in India and beyond, reflecting its lasting significance and appeal.
People
Shaasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaasia 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
Shaasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaasia 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 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Shaasia a common name?
We classify Shaasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 116 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaasia was 1998, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaasia is about 29 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 Shaasia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaasia 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 Shaasia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaasia 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 Shaasia 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 have the name Shaasia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.