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Cashmere

♀ Girl

Pronounced KASH-meer /ˈkæʃ.mir/High

Meaning: From the English word cashmere, 'the fine soft wool' — named for the Kashmir region where the goats are raised; we note the word/placeLow

In 30 seconds: The fine soft wool; from Kashmir: Cashmere is a word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word cashmere, 'the fine soft wool' — named for the Kashmir region where the goats are raised; we note the word/place
U.S. rank (2024)#9028 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 691

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519832024

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

Cashmere comes from the English word cashmere, 'the fine soft wool' — named for the Kashmir region where the goats are raised (we note the word/place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KASH-meer').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/luxury name. Rare, the-fine-soft-wool at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cashmere is 'the fine soft wool' — named for the Kashmir region — a lyrical, luxe word-name (we note the word/place; said 'KASH-meer').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cashmere — word/place-name

Variations

KashmereCashmeerCashmyre

Nicknames

Cash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cashmere mean?

Cashmere is 'the fine soft wool', named for the Kashmir region. We note the word/place.

How do you pronounce Cashmere?

It's said KASH-meer /kae.mir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cashmere a boy or girl name?

Cashmere is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Cashmere?

Cashmere is a very rare name in the U.S.

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