Unisex · #5,842 in 2026

Sehaj

Current Rank
#5,842
Peak Rank
#4,303 (2017)
Total Babies
324
5-Yr Trend
-12%
👧 Girl peak #4,303 (324 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,553 (215 total)
👧As Girl Name
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#4303
Peak Rank
324
Total Count
18
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2006
First Year
2026
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#5553
Peak Rank
215
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Sehaj

As a girl name

Sehaj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 33 Sehajs were born — ranking #4,303 that year. As of 2026, Sehaj ranks #5,842 for girls with 21 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 324 Sehajs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Sehaj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 16 Sehajs were born — ranking #5,553 that year. As of 2026, Sehaj ranks #7,210 for boys with 10 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 215 Sehajs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Sehaj

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sehaj is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sehaj

What does the name Sehaj mean?
Sehaj is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Sehaj in 2026?
In 2026, Sehaj ranks #5,842 among girls' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Sehaj most popular?
Sehaj reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #4,303 that year with 33 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sehaj most popular?
Sehaj has historically been most popular in Washington, New Jersey, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sehaj.
Is Sehaj a unisex name?
Yes — Sehaj is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 60% of Sehajs assigned female and 40% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Sehaj?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sehaj include Quin, Semira, Raghad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sehaj

Sehaj is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 324 births in the dataset. Sehaj's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #4,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Sehaj's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.