Kash
How to say it: KASH · /ˈkæʃ/
Used as a variant of Cash (English surname meaning 'maker of chests') or from Sanskrit 'kash' (to shine). Primarily a modern given name.
Kash was the 172nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,183 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #179 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #172 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,183 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,402 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #179 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Reaching its height in the 2020s, Kash is at its peak today. Momentum now points toward a slip.
What goes with it
Bold in a single beat with crisp breathy force, it feels strong. Dax and Jax match its punch.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kash is about 1 in 59.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
Famous people named Kash
- Kash Patel (born 1980)Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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