Girl · #13,595 in 2026

Sesha

Shesha, also known by his epithets Sheshanaga and Adishesha, is a serpentine demigod (naga) and king of the serpents (Nagaraja), as well as a primordial being of creation in Hinduism. In the Puranas, Shesha is said to hold all the planets of the universe on his hoods and to constantly sing the glories of Vishnu from all his mouths. He is sometimes referred to as Ananta or Ananta Shesha.

Current Rank
#13,595
Peak Rank
#7,417 (1980)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
2002
Last Year
1980
Peak Year
#7417
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sesha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Shesha, also known by his epithets Sheshanaga and Adishesha, is a serpentine demigod (naga) and king of the serpents (Nagaraja), as well as a primordial being of creation in Hinduism. In the Puranas, Shesha is said to hold all the planets of the universe on his hoods and to constantly sing the glories of Vishnu from all his mouths. He is sometimes referred to as Ananta or Ananta Shesha.

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The Story of Sesha

Sesha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 8 Seshas were born — ranking #7,417 that year. As of 2026, Sesha ranks #13,595 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Seshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sesha

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sesha

What does the name Sesha mean?
Shesha, also known by his epithets Sheshanaga and Adishesha, is a serpentine demigod (naga) and king of the serpents (Nagaraja), as well as a primordial being of creation in Hinduism. In the Puranas, Shesha is said to hold all the planets of the universe on his hoods and to constantly sing the glories of Vishnu from all his mouths. He is sometimes referred to as Ananta or Ananta Shesha.
How popular is Sesha in 2026?
In 2026, Sesha ranks #13,595 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Sesha most popular?
Sesha reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #7,417 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Sesha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sesha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sesha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sesha include Tryphena, Mori, Charito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sesha

Sesha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Sesha's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #7,417. Use the chart and map above to compare Sesha'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.