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Sailaja

Quick answerSailaja is a Sanskrit name derived from "Sai" (Lord Sai Baba or divine) and "laja" (modesty/shyness), meaning "modest" or "shy one," with roots in Sanskrit linguistic tradition.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,214
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 11
Global rank#1,214

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sailaja

Sailaja is a Sanskrit name derived from "Sai" (Lord Sai Baba or divine) and "laja" (modesty/shyness), meaning "modest" or "shy one," with roots in Sanskrit linguistic tradition.

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Etymology

Sailaja is a Sanskrit name derived from "Sai" (Lord Sai Baba or divine) and "laja" (modesty/shyness), meaning "modest" or "shy one," with roots in Sanskrit linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Telugu, Kannada, and other South Indian communities, with growing usage among the Indian diaspora.

Sailaja currently ranks #1,214 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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