Keshav
Keshav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Having long or beautiful hair, or slayer of the demon Keshi.
Origin and history
Keshav is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from Keshava, an epithet of the Hindu deity Krishna. It translates to 'having fine hair' or 'slayer of the Keshi demon'. In the United States, it is a moderately used name among South Asian diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,427 babies in the United States have been named Keshav since 1880. It ranks #3294 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1605.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.9 %)
- NJ (18.3 %)
- TX (16 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- NY (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 421 |
| 2010-2019 | 532 |
| 2020-2029 | 322 |
Famous people named Keshav
- Keshav Maharaj: Cricketer
- Keshav Dutt: Field Hockey Player, Olympian
Fun facts
- Keshava is the 23rd name listed in the Vishnu Sahasranama, a sacred chant of one thousand names of Vishnu.
- In Sanskrit, 'Kesha' means hair, traditionally symbolizing rays of light or spiritual radiance.