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Kakashi

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-KAH-shee /kɑˈkɑ.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese kakashi, 'scarecrow'; popularized as a name by the character Kakashi Hatake in the anime/manga Naruto; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Scarecrow; a Naruto character: Kakashi is a Japanese name. Crisp and bold (said 'kah-KAH-shee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowJapanese, Literary
MeaningFrom the Japanese kakashi, 'scarecrow'; popularized as a name by the character Kakashi Hatake in the anime/manga Naruto; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12949 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192025

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

Kakashi comes from the Japanese kakashi, 'scarecrow'; it was popularized as a name by the character Kakashi Hatake in the anime/manga Naruto (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'kah-KAH-shee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly among anime fans. Rare, a pop-culture name, and crisp.

Did you know? Kakashi is 'scarecrow' in Japanese — popularized as a name by the character Kakashi Hatake in Naruto — a crisp, contemporary choice (routes layered; said 'kah-KAH-shee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kakashi — Japanese; Naruto character; routes layered

Variations

Kakashii

Nicknames

Kaka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kakashi mean?

Kakashi is Japanese for 'scarecrow'; popularized by the Naruto character Kakashi Hatake. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kakashi?

It's said kah-KAH-shee /kɑˈkɑ.ʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kakashi a boy or girl name?

Kakashi is a boy's name.

How popular is Kakashi?

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

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