Kashi

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Pronounced KAH-shee /ˈkɑː.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Kashi, 'the shining one; the luminous,' and the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi (Kashi) in India. A luminous, sacred-tinged name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Sanskrit name: Kashi means 'the shining one' and names the holy city Varanasi (said 'KAH-shee'). Sacred and bright.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Kashi, 'the shining one; the luminous,' and the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi (Kashi) in India. A luminous, sacred-tinged name, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#10191 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

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

Kashi comes from the Sanskrit for 'the shining one' and names the holy Indian city Varanasi (Kashi). It reads luminous and sacred, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'KAH-shee').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, luminous, and sacred-tinged.

Did you know? Kashi is Sanskrit for 'the shining one; the luminous' and the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi (Kashi) in India - a bright, sacred-tinged name, which we note (said 'KAH-shee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Kashi — Sanskrit 'shining'; holy city Varanasi

Variations

KashyKaashiKashi

Nicknames

KashShi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kashi mean?

Kashi is Sanskrit for 'the shining one; the luminous,' and the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kashi?

It's said KAH-shee /ˈkɑː.ʃi/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kashi a boy or girl name?

Here Kashi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kashi?

Kashi is a rare name in the U.S.