UK boy's name
Kash
A Sanskrit name derived from the word "kash" meaning brightness or splendor.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kash is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kash popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 26 births.
This profile covers 264 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 62% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 280 living people in the UK are called Kash. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kash ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 26 boys were registered as Kash.
- • Kash ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #433 in 2021.
- • About 280 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kash as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2020
26 births
Estimated living
280
2026
Meaning
What does Kash mean?
The name Kash is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Kasha," which means "brilliant" or "shining." This ancient Indian name has been in use for centuries, primarily in the Indian subcontinent and regions with cultural ties to Hinduism and Buddhism.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kash can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior and a prince. The name also appears in Buddhist texts, suggesting its popularity among followers of both religions during ancient times.
In the 7th century, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Kash Brahma made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. His work on the concept of zero and the decimal system is widely recognized and has influenced modern mathematics.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Kash Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several battles and is remembered for his bravery and strategic skills.
In the 19th century, Kash Mitra was a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who advocated for women's education and the abolition of the caste system. His literary works and social activism had a profound impact on the Bengal Renaissance movement.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kash was Kash Iyer, an Indian independence activist and freedom fighter. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in the non-violent resistance movement against British rule in the early 20th century.
While the name Kash has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world over time. Some variations of the name include Kash, Kashy, and Kashya, each with its unique cultural significance and historical context.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kash over time
The chart below shows babies named Kash registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kash, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kash by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1292 | 105 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1913 | 137 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2676 | 16 | 3 |
| 1990s | #1765 | 6 | 1 |
Geography
Where Kash is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kash. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kash ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #433 in 2021.
Across the UK
Kash in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#720 in 2021
4 years of NRS records, 15 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#433 in 2021
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kash
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kash: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kash in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kash was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Kash most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 26 babies registered as Kash in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kash?
A Sanskrit name derived from the word "kash" meaning brightness or splendor.
How many people are called Kash in the UK?
A total of 264 babies have been registered as Kash across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 15 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Kash most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kash ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #433 in 2021. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.