UK girl's name
Kashmir
A Persian name referring to an acclaimed valley between India and Pakistan.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kashmir is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kashmir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2738, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Kashmir is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Kashmir. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kashmir ranked #2738 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Kashmir.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kashmir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2738
1997
Births in 1997
5
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Kashmir mean?
The name Kashmir has its origins in the region of Kashmir, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kashmirah," which means "desiccated land." This name reflects the geographical features of the Kashmir Valley, which is a landlocked region surrounded by towering mountains and known for its scenic beauty.
Kashmir is a name with a rich historical significance. It is believed to have been mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Rigveda and the Mahabharata, which date back to the second millennium BCE. In these texts, Kashmir is referred to as a sacred land and a place of spiritual significance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kashmir was a Hindu king named Kashyapa, who ruled the region in the 3rd century BCE. He was known for his patronage of the arts and culture, and his reign marked a period of prosperity and cultural renaissance in the Kashmir Valley.
Another notable figure with the name Kashmir was a 16th-century Kashmiri poet and mystic, Lal Ded, also known as Kashmir Lal. She was renowned for her spiritual poetry, which conveyed messages of love, devotion, and the oneness of all beings. Her works have had a profound influence on the Kashmiri literary tradition and continue to be widely studied and celebrated.
In the realm of music, one of the most famous individuals with the name Kashmir was the legendary Kashmiri singer and composer,Abad Jamal. Born in 1935, he was a master of the Kashmiri Sufiyana Kalam tradition and was widely regarded as the "Voice of Kashmir." His soulful renditions of Kashmiri folk songs and devotional music continue to captivate audiences to this day.
Another prominent figure with the name Kashmir was the 19th-century Kashmiri scholar and historian, Mohi-ud-Din Kashmir. He authored several influential works on the history and culture of Kashmir, including the seminal text "Baharistan-i-Shahi," which chronicled the reigns of Kashmiri rulers from the 16th to the 18th century.
It is worth noting that the name Kashmir has also been used as a given name in various cultures and regions around the world, although its origins can be traced back to the Kashmir region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kashmir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kashmir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2738 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kashmir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kashmir in the UK right now?
In 1997, Kashmir was ranked #2738 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kashmir most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Kashmir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kashmir?
A Persian name referring to an acclaimed valley between India and Pakistan.
How many people are called Kashmir in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Kashmir across the 1 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.