Sehaj
Meaningease, poise · Punjabi
Sehaj is an Indian gender-neutral name meaning “ease, poise”, with Punjabi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sehaj would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationSehaj peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Sehaj you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sehaj would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 72,993 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySehaj first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Boy or girlSehaj truly works for either: 81% of the 27 babies named Sehaj in 2025 were girls, the rest boys.
US births per million girls, 2004–2025
US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sehaj
Sehaj is a gender-neutral name of Indian origin meaning “ease, poise”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
Questions about the name Sehaj
What does the name Sehaj mean?
Sehaj means “ease, poise” and comes from Punjabi.
What is the origin of the name Sehaj?
Sehaj is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Punjabi. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Sehaj a boy or girl name?
Both. Sehaj is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls: in 2025, 81% of US babies named Sehaj were girls and 19% were boys. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Sehaj?
Sehaj ranked #5,554 for US girls in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #4,304. Over the last five years it has slipped 386 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Sehaj?
Sehaj is an Indian gender-neutral name meaning “ease, poise”, with Punjabi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.