Total births
447
Boys' name · since 1998
Sahaj
Sahaj has 447 recorded births since 1998 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5176
- among boys today
- 447
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sahaj is the #5176 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 447 recorded since 1998.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sahaj has been recorded 447 times among boys since 1998, currently ranked #5176 nationally and more common than 64% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #5176 among boys today
- 447 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sahaj is currently the #5176 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 447 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5176
- among boys today
- 447
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Sahaj vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5176
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Sahaj was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
26 babies were named Sahaj in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Sahaj compares
447 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sahaj's all-time total is 22% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sahaj | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 447 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sahaj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sahaj's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sahaj at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,176
Active since
1998
Sahaj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Sahaj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sahaj's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Sahaj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
111 births
- 2010s
2010s
204 births
- 2020s
2020s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 204 births (46% of all-time use).
Sahaj by state
Where Sahaj concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 7 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Sahaj's total US births 1.6%
Even split
7 of 447 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sahaj? ▼
Sahaj has been given to 447 babies in the U.S. since 1998, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5176 as of the latest data. 26 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Sahaj most popular? ▼
Sahaj was most popular in the 2010s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Sahaj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sahaj are Texas (7 births), California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Sahaj been used? ▼
Sahaj has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 28 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sahaj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sahil, Sahir, Sahib, Saharsh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sahaj's data
- Sahaj's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (204 total births) through the 2020s (113) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Sahajs (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sahaj
Nearby Names Like Sahaj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sahaj
Sahil Boy
#2461 3,160 births
Sahir Boy
#2249 931 births
Sahib Boy
#3427 798 births
Saharsh Boy
#5596 424 births
Sahid Boy
#6009 412 births
Compare Sahaj side by side: Sahaj vs Sahil Sahaj vs Sahir Sahaj vs Sahib
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sahaj: #5176 Boys' Name - 447 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sahaj. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sahaj draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.