Cash

♀ Girl

Pronounced KASH /ˈkæʃ/High

Meaning: From the surname Cash — variously 'a maker of chests/boxes' (from the Latin capsa) and the word for money; more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A maker of chests; money: Cash is English. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the surname Cash — variously 'a maker of chests/boxes' (from the Latin capsa) and the word for money; more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the word

U.S. rank (2025)#12167 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cash comes from the surname Cash — variously 'a maker of chests/boxes' (from the Latin capsa) and the word for money (we note the word). More often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'KASH').

In the U.S. Cash is chiefly a boys' name; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, a-maker-of-chests at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cash is variously 'a maker of chests' (from the Latin capsa) and the word for money — more often a boys' name; it appears here for a girl, which we note (said 'KASH').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Cash — surname/word-name; chiefly male

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cash mean?

Cash is variously 'a maker of chests' (from capsa) and the word for money. It is more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Cash?

It's said KASH /ˈkæʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Cash a boy or girl name?

Cash is chiefly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Cash?

Cash is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.