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Kashmere

♂ Boy

Pronounced kas-HMEHR-eh /kæs.ˈhmɛr.ɛ/Medium

Meaning: from Kashmir (region / cashmere wool)Low

In 30 seconds: Kashmere is an English name taken from Kashmir, the region also known for cashmere wool.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningfrom Kashmir (region / cashmere wool)
U.S. rank (2024)#2642 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 541

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219862024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

This name borrows from the place name Kashmir, the region whose name also gave English the word cashmere for its prized wool. Spelled with the -mere ending, it functions as a modern, word-derived given name rather than one with an ancient personal meaning. Its sense comes wholly from that geographic and textile association.

The soft, drawn-out ending gives it a smooth sound, and the spelling leans toward the cashmere-wool connotation of luxury rather than the strict geography. As a place-derived coinage, it has no older variant forms behind it.

Did you know? Kashmere is a spelling variant of Cashmere, a respelling of Kashmir, the Himalayan region whose name also gives 'cashmere' wool.
Overall data confidence 62%
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If you like Kashmere…

Kashmir— the place name spelling Kashmere is stylized from
Cashmere— the same name spelled toward the wool word it shares a root with
Cairo— another modern place-name choice used as a boys' given name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kashmere mean?

Kashmere means 'from Kashmir', a respelling of the Himalayan region whose name also gives 'cashmere' wool.

How do you pronounce Kashmere?

It's commonly said kas-HMEHR-eh /kæs.ˈhmɛr.ɛ/.

Is Kashmere a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kashmere is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kashmere?

In 2024, Kashmere ranked #2642 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.