Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Kaash

Kaash is a 1987 Bollywood film written and directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It is produced by the comedian Mehmood's brother Anwar Ali. The film was described as a semi-art film and upon release, received critical acclaim. Arshad Warsi made his film debut as an assistant director to Bhatt with this film.

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#7,285 (2023)
Total Babies
38
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#7285
Peak Rank
38
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kaash

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kaash is a 1987 Bollywood film written and directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It is produced by the comedian Mehmood's brother Anwar Ali. The film was described as a semi-art film and upon release, received critical acclaim. Arshad Warsi made his film debut as an assistant director to Bhatt with this film.

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The Story of Kaash

Kaash first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 11 Kaashs were born — ranking #7,285 that year. As of 2026, Kaash ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Kaashs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kaash

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaash is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaash

What does the name Kaash mean?
Kaash is a 1987 Bollywood film written and directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It is produced by the comedian Mehmood's brother Anwar Ali. The film was described as a semi-art film and upon release, received critical acclaim. Arshad Warsi made his film debut as an assistant director to Bhatt with this film.
How popular is Kaash in 2026?
In 2026, Kaash ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Kaash most popular?
Kaash reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #7,285 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Kaash a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kaash is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kaash?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaash include Barnes, Hoss, Brae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaash

Kaash is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Kaash's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #7,285. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaash's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.