Srisai
A masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "lotus" or "divine wealth".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Srisai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Srisai today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Srisai births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Srisai. 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 Srisai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,205
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Srisai: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Srisai 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 Srisai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Srisai
Srisai is a given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "Sri" and "Sai." The word "Sri" is a respectful title often used in Hindu traditions, while "Sai" refers to the divine or the supreme being.
The name Srisai has been in use for several centuries, although its precise origins are difficult to trace. It is believed to have originated among Hindu communities in South India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The name is often associated with the Hindu god Vishnu and his various incarnations.
Historically, the name Srisai has been associated with several notable figures in Indian history and literature. One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a sage or a spiritual teacher.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Srisai, one can mention Srisai Shastri (1865-1944), a renowned scholar and philosopher from South India. He made significant contributions to the study of Vedanta and was instrumental in reviving the ancient philosophical traditions of Hinduism.
Another individual of note was Srisai Venkatesa Iyengar (1886-1963), a prominent Indian mathematician and educator. He played a crucial role in establishing the Indian Statistical Institute and was highly respected for his contributions to the field of statistics.
In the realm of literature, Srisai Srinivasa Iyengar (1874-1941) was a prominent Telugu poet and writer. His works, including several acclaimed poetry collections, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.
Srisai Raghavendra Swami (1595-1671) was a highly revered Hindu saint and spiritual leader from the Dvaita tradition of Vedanta philosophy. He is widely venerated in South India, and his teachings and writings continue to inspire devotees to this day.
Srisai Venkatesha Subramanya Iyer (1842-1924) was a notable Indian jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the Madras High Court and made significant contributions to the development of Indian legal jurisprudence.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Srisai throughout history. The name continues to be popular among Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and is often chosen for its auspicious and spiritual connotations.
People
Srisai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Srisai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Srisai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Srisai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Srisai 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 Srisai a common name?
We classify Srisai 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 Srisai most popular?
The single biggest year for Srisai was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Srisai is about 17 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 Srisai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Srisai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Srisai 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 Srisai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Srisai 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 Srisai 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 Srisai as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Srisai on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.