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Kashmere

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Pronounced KASH-meer /ˈkΓ¦Κƒ.mir/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cashmere/Kashmir β€” from the Himalayan region of Kashmir, source of the soft, luxurious cashmere wool; a place/word-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft luxury; from Kashmir: Kashmere is the cashmere/Kashmir name. Soft, glamorous, and warm.
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Origin LowSanskrit, American
MeaningA spelling of Cashmere/Kashmir β€” from the Himalayan region of Kashmir, source of the soft, luxurious cashmere wool; a place/word-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6438 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 512

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200919872025

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

Kashmere is a spelling of Cashmere/Kashmir β€” from the breathtaking Himalayan region of Kashmir (from Sanskrit, possibly 'the land desiccated/dried from water'), the source of the soft, luxurious cashmere wool (routes layered, which we note). A soft, glamorous, modern place/word-name (said 'KASH-meer'; nickname Kash).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-soft-luxurious-wool at the root, and glamorous.

Did you know? Cashmere β€” the soft, prized wool β€” takes its name from Kashmir, the beautiful Himalayan region β€” Kashmere is a spelling, soft and glamorous (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 48%
References β€” Cashmere/Kashmir β€” place/word-name

Variations

CashmereKashmirKashmiri

Nicknames

Kash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kashmere mean?

Kashmere spells Cashmere/Kashmir β€” the Himalayan region and its soft luxurious wool; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kashmere?

It's said KASH-meer /ˈkΓ¦Κƒ.mir/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kashmere a boy or girl name?

Kashmere is a girl's name.

How popular is Kashmere?

Kashmere is a rare name in the U.S.

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