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Jash

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Pronounced JAHSH /ˈdʒɑʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit yash/jash, 'fame; glory; success' (a short form of Jashan/Yash); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Fame; glory: Jash is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'JAHSH').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit yash/jash, 'fame; glory; success' (a short form of Jashan/Yash); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7903 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 177

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

Jash comes from the Sanskrit yash/jash, 'fame; glory; success' (a short form of Jashan/Yash; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'JAHSH').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, fame-and-glory at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jash is Sanskrit, 'fame; glory; success' (a short form of Jashan/Yash) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'JAHSH').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Jash — routes uncertain

Variations

YashJashanJashh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jash mean?

Jash is Sanskrit for 'fame; glory; success' (a short form of Jashan/Yash); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Jash?

It's said JAHSH /ˈdʒɑʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Jash a boy or girl name?

Jash is a boy's name.

How popular is Jash?

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