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UK boy's name

Kaashif

An Arabic name meaning "explorer" or "pioneer".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaashif is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaashif popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2578, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Kaashif. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaashif ranked #2578 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Kaashif.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaashif as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2578

2004

Births in 2004

5

Latest year

Peak year

1996

5 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Meaning

What does Kaashif mean?

The name Kaashif is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "kashafa," which means "to reveal" or "to uncover." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.

In the Arabic culture, the name Kaashif was often associated with individuals who were known for their wisdom, insight, and ability to uncover hidden truths or knowledge. It was a name that carried a sense of reverence and respect.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaashif can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars and philosophers from the 9th and 10th centuries. These scholars often used the term "al-Kaashif" as a title or an honorific, indicating their mastery of unveiling the deeper meanings of religious texts or uncovering new understandings of various disciplines.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kaashif. One such individual was Kaashif al-Ghita, a prominent Sufi scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century. His works, particularly his poetry, were widely celebrated for their profound spiritual insights and their ability to unveil the mysteries of the divine.

Another famous bearer of the name was Kaashif al-Baghdadi, a renowned Arabic grammarian and linguist who lived in the 13th century. His influential work, "Al-Muqaddimah al-Kaashifiyyah," was a seminal text on Arabic grammar and syntax, and it helped shape the study of the Arabic language for generations to come.

In the realm of Islamic jurisprudence, Kaashif al-Din al-Baydhawi, born in the late 12th century, was a prominent scholar and jurist. His commentaries on the Qur'an and other Islamic texts were widely respected and studied, earning him a reputation as a "revealer" of profound legal and religious insights.

The name Kaashif also found its way into the literary world, with Kaashif al-Samarqandi, a 15th-century Uzbek poet and writer, being one of the most celebrated figures. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly influential in the Persian literary tradition.

While these are just a few examples, the name Kaashif has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each contributing to various fields of knowledge and leaving their mark on their respective cultures and societies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kaashif over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaashif registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kaashif, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2004, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaashif
01345199620002004

Decades

Kaashif by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaashif was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #2526 14 3
1990s #2179 9 2

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FAQ

Kaashif: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaashif in the UK right now?

In 2004, Kaashif was ranked #2578 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Kaashif most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Kaashif in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaashif?

An Arabic name meaning "explorer" or "pioneer".

How many people are called Kaashif in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Kaashif across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.