Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Yash
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “fame, glory”
- Meaning
- fame, glory
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- YAHSH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,675
- US babies 2025
- 49
- Best rank
- #1,007 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Yash
Yash is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “fame, glory”.
Fame, glory or success is the meaning of the Sanskrit Yash. It is popular in India and among Indian families worldwide, valued for its positive meaning and short, strong sound. Yash is also used in compound names like Yashwant and Yashpal. The name has a modern, energetic feel while keeping its traditional roots. The related name Yashoda belongs to the foster mother of Krishna in Hindu tradition, and Yash itself is said YAHSH.
Popularity over time
Yash first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,007 in 2002, the same year it reached its highest count of 155 babies. In 2025, 49 babies were named Yash, and it ranked #2,675 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,299 in 2000, #1,480 in 2010, and #2,675 in 2025. Of the 2,764 US boys named Yash since records began, 47% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 765 babies. Since 2010, 1,120 more have been named Yash.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Daylon, Keandre, Daunte, Osbaldo, and Jalin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yash ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2197 | 7 |
| Texas | #2558 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Yash is usually pronounced YAHSH, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with Y and ends in “-sh”.
Middle names for Yash
A few middle names that flow with Yash: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yash
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yash mean?
Yash is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “fame, glory”.
What is the origin of the name Yash?
Yash has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Fame, glory or success is the meaning of the Sanskrit Yash.
Is Yash a popular name?
Not especially. Yash ranked #2,675 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Yash a boy or girl name?
Yash is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Yash?
Yash is usually pronounced YAHSH. 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