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Kashmir

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Pronounced KASH-meer /ˈkæʃ.mir/High

Meaning: From the region Kashmir — variously linked to the sage Kashyapa ('Kashyapa's land') and to 'a land desiccated from water'; also the soft cashmere wool; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Kashmir: Kashmir is the Himalayan region — a place-name. Lyrical, luxe, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the region Kashmir — variously linked to the sage Kashyapa ('Kashyapa's land') and to 'a land desiccated from water'; also the soft cashmere wool; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6680 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 559

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519822025

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

Kashmir comes from the region Kashmir — variously linked to the sage Kashyapa ('Kashyapa's land') and to 'a land desiccated from water' (and the source of soft cashmere wool; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, luxe place-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Kash).

In the U.S. it appears as a place-name. Rare, from-Kashmir at the (layered) root, and luxe.

Did you know? Kashmir is the beautiful Himalayan region (and the source of soft cashmere wool) — variously linked to the sage Kashyapa and to 'a land desiccated from water' — a lyrical, luxe place-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'KASH-meer').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Kashmir — place-name; routes layered

Variations

CashmereKashmira

Nicknames

Kash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kashmir mean?

Kashmir is the Himalayan region (and the source of cashmere wool); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kashmir?

It's said KASH-meer /ˈkæʃ.mir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kashmir a boy or girl name?

Kashmir is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kashmir?

Kashmir is a rare name in the U.S.

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