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Kailash

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-lahsh /ˈkaɪ.lɑʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Kailasa — Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan peak believed to be the abode of the god Shiva; variously linked to 'crystal'; we note the sacred referenceLow

In 30 seconds: Mount Kailash; crystal: Kailash is the sacred mountain, abode of Shiva. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'KY-lahsh').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Kailasa — Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan peak believed to be the abode of the god Shiva; variously linked to 'crystal'; we note the sacred reference
U.S. rank (2025)#5996 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 342

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219972025

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

Kailash comes from Sanskrit Kailasa — Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan peak revered as the abode of the god Shiva and a place of pilgrimage (variously linked to 'crystal'; we note the sacred reference). A crisp, devout Indian name (said 'KY-lahsh'; nickname Kailu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-sacred-mountain at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Kailash is the sacred Himalayan peak Mount Kailash — believed in Hindu tradition to be the abode of the god Shiva — variously linked to 'crystal' — a crisp, devout name (we note the sacred reference; said 'KY-lahsh').
Overall data confidence 60%
Sanskrit references — Kailasa — sacred reference

Variations

KailasaKailesh

Nicknames

Kailu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kailash mean?

Kailash is the sacred Mount Kailash, abode of Shiva (variously 'crystal'). We note the sacred reference.

How do you pronounce Kailash?

It's said KY-lahsh /ˈkaɪ.lɑʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kailash a boy or girl name?

Kailash is a boy's name.

How popular is Kailash?

Kailash is a rare name in the U.S.

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