Girl · #13,701 in 2026

Tulasi

Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulasi, tulsi, or holy basil, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. This plant has escaped from cultivation and has naturalized in many tropical regions of the Americas.

Current Rank
#13,701
Peak Rank
#13,701 (2009)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2002
First Year
2009
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#13701
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tulasi

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

Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulasi, tulsi, or holy basil, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. This plant has escaped from cultivation and has naturalized in many tropical regions of the Americas.

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The Story of Tulasi

Tulasi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 7 Tulasis were born — ranking #13,701 that year. As of 2026, Tulasi ranks #13,701 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Tulasis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tulasi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tulasi 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 Tulasi

What does the name Tulasi mean?
Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulasi, tulsi, or holy basil, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. This plant has escaped from cultivation and has naturalized in many tropical regions of the Americas.
How popular is Tulasi in 2026?
In 2026, Tulasi ranks #13,701 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Tulasi most popular?
Tulasi reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #13,701 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Tulasi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tulasi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tulasi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tulasi include Rayme, Twilight, Meyana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tulasi

Tulasi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Tulasi's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #13,701. Use the chart and map above to compare Tulasi'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.