The baby name Sarisha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-REE-shah (IPA: /səˈriːʃə/).
The baby name Sarisha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-REE-shah (IPA: /səˈriːʃə/).
Sarisha is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sarisha is a modern feminine given name used across South Asia and the diaspora. It is often interpreted through a Sanskrit lens as relating to sadṛśa (similar, matching, worthy), with the feminine sense “one who is a good match or peer,” extended in contemporary use to “graceful” or “charming.” In Bengali ears it echoes sorisha, “mustard,” a plant linked with brightness and prosperity - more a folk association than a strict derivation. The name also appears as a multicultural blend of Sara and Aisha, making it appealing in interfaith or global contexts.
Usage has grown since the late 20th century alongside other Sanskritic and invented names. Spellings and near-variants include Sareesha and Sarisa; nicknames Sari and Risha are common. Related in sound (not always in origin) are Sarika, Arisha, and the literary Sadrisha. Overall, Sarisha carries meanings of likeness, worthiness, and a poised, attractive presence.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #433 | 15 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #907 | 6 | 8,965 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 8 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,081 | 61 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Sarisha is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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