Kasi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-see /ˈkɑː.si/Medium

Meaning: Kasi appears across cultures: in Sanskrit tied to Kashi ('the shining one', an old name for Varanasi), and among some African naming traditions as a short given name; it also reads as a short modern pick. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short name: Kasi ties to Kashi, 'the shining one' (said 'KAH-see'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSanskrit, African

MeaningKasi appears across cultures: in Sanskrit tied to Kashi ('the shining one', an old name for Varanasi), and among some African naming traditions as a short given name; it also reads as a short modern pick. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#9311 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 61

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

Kasi ties in one reading to the Sanskrit Kashi, 'the luminous', an ancient name for Varanasi; it also appears as a short given name in several traditions and as a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note. A bright two-beat pick (said 'KAH-see').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and luminous.

Did you know? Kasi echoes Kashi, an old Sanskrit name for the city of Varanasi meaning 'the shining one'; it also serves as a short modern pick, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KAH-see').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Kasi — Sanskrit Kashi 'shining'; also short modern; routes uncertain

Variations

KashiKasey

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasi mean?

Kasi ties to the Sanskrit Kashi, 'the shining one'; it also reads as a short modern name, and its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kasi?

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

Is Kasi a boy or girl name?

Kasi is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kasi?

Kasi is a rare name in the U.S.