Vihaas
A masculine Sanskrit name meaning joy, happiness or delight.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Vihaas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vihaas today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vihaas births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vihaas. 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 Vihaas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,069
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Vihaas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vihaas 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 Vihaas 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vihaas
The name Vihaas has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the linguistic foundation for many modern Indian languages. It emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, and was a time of significant cultural and religious development in the Indian subcontinent.
Vihaas is derived from the Sanskrit word "vihaasa," which means "laughter" or "to laugh." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals with a cheerful and joyful disposition or to symbolize the happiness and delight associated with the arrival of a new life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vihaas can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. The Mahabharata, a revered epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, mentions a character named Vihaas, who was a skilled warrior and ally of the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vihaas. One such figure was Vihaas Deo (1580-1628), a renowned Hindu philosopher and poet from the Mughal Empire era. His works, which explored themes of spirituality and devotion, continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Vihaas Patil (1876-1959), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He played a crucial role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule and advocated for the rights and upliftment of marginalized communities.
In the realm of literature, Vihaas Nanavati (1920-2003) was a celebrated Gujarati writer and poet. His works, which spanned various genres, including novels, short stories, and plays, earned him numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
The name Vihaas has also graced the world of sports. Vihaas Hazare (born 1987) is a former Indian cricketer who captained the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team and achieved several notable victories during his career.
Finally, Vihaas Kapoor (born 1992) is a contemporary Indian actor who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows, earning critical acclaim for his performances and contributing to the cultural richness of Indian cinema.
Through these examples, it is evident that the name Vihaas has been a part of various cultures and eras, carrying with it a sense of joy, laughter, and perhaps even a touch of resilience and determination.
People
Vihaas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vihaas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vihaas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vihaas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vihaas 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Vihaas a common name?
We classify Vihaas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vihaas most popular?
The single biggest year for Vihaas was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vihaas 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 Vihaas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vihaas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vihaas 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 Vihaas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vihaas 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 Vihaas 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 Vihaas as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.