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Kash
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), English· “variant of Cash, an English surname”
- Meaning
- variant of Cash, an English surname
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- KASH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #286
- US babies 2025
- 1,183
- Best rank
- #240 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Kash
Kash is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cash, an English surname”.
Kash is a modern respelling of Cash, which began as an English surname. The surname is usually traced to a Norman French word for a box or case, marking a maker of chests or cases, though the English word cash in the sense of money is the association most people hear today. Singer Johnny Cash helped turn the surname into a cool, rugged given name. The K spelling gives it a sharper, contemporary look. Kash is short and punchy, and it pairs easily with longer middle names for balance.
Other spellings with the same sound: Cash, Cache.
Popularity over time
Kash first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 2008. Its best national rank was #240 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,481 babies. In 2025, 1,183 babies were named Kash, and it ranked #286 nationally. That is 40% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,855 in 2000, #603 in 2010, and #286 in 2025. Of the 17,367 US boys named Kash since records began, 46% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,794 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Nash, Atticus, Hendrix, Khalil, and Niko.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kash ranked highest in Louisiana, Hawaii, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #134 | 38 |
| Hawaii | #134 | 8 |
| Arkansas | #139 | 26 |
| Kentucky | #152 | 36 |
| Mississippi | #169 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Kash over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kash is usually pronounced KASH, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with K and ends in “-sh”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Cash and Cache.
Middle names for Kash
A few middle names that flow with Kash: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kash
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kash mean?
Kash is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cash, an English surname”.
What is the origin of the name Kash?
Kash has modern American and English roots. Kash is a modern respelling of Cash, which began as an English surname.
Is Kash a popular name?
Yes. Kash ranked #286 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kash a boy or girl name?
Kash is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Kash over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kash?
Kash is usually pronounced KASH. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings