Kash
Kash is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Maker of chests, money, or shining/luminous.
Origin and history
Kash is a modern boy's name derived either as a variant spelling of Cash (from the English occupational surname for a maker of boxes or chest) or from the Sanskrit name Kashi, meaning shining or luminous. It has experienced a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States since the 2000s. Its sleek, single-syllable sound fits right in with contemporary trends for short, bold names.
Popularity in the United States
17,367 babies in the United States have been named Kash since 1880. It ranks #891 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #257.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- CA (8.3 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- GA (4.7 %)
- LA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 192 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,233 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,794 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,965 |
Famous people named Kash
- Kash Patel: Attorney, Government Official
- Kash Doll: Rapper, Musician
Fun facts
- Kash has seen a major surge in U.S. popularity, with nearly half of its total recorded births occurring since 2020.
- While commonly associated with the English word and surname Cash, it also connects to the ancient Indian place name Kashi.