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Kaushik

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Pronounced KOW-shik /ˈkaʊʃɪk/Medium

Meaning: Kaushik is a Sanskrit name meaning 'descendant of Kushika,' a patronymic and an epithet of the revered sage Vishvamitra. It is also an Indian family name. Rich in scholarly and spiritual association, it entered American records with families of Indian heritage; the -sh- is a soft 'sh' sound.Medium

In 30 seconds: Kaushik is a Sanskrit name meaning 'descendant of Kushika,' an epithet of the sage Vishvamitra, used by Indian families (said KOW-shik).
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningKaushik is a Sanskrit name meaning 'descendant of Kushika,' a patronymic and an epithet of the revered sage Vishvamitra. It is also an Indian family name. Rich in scholarly and spiritual association, it entered American records with families of Indian heritage; the -sh- is a soft 'sh' sound.
U.S. rank (2018)#13165 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219812018

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

Kaushik appears in United States records from the early 1980s, carried by families of Indian heritage. A Sanskrit name meaning 'descendant of Kushika,' it is an epithet of the sage Vishvamitra and a common Indian surname, rich in scholarly and spiritual tradition.

It was never common in the United States, reaching only a couple dozen boys a year around its early-2000s high, tied to Indian immigrant families. A Kaushik from that peak is in his twenties now.

Did you know? Kaushik is an epithet of the great sage Vishvamitra, marking descent from the ancestor Kushika.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Kaushik — Sanskrit 'descendant of Kushika'; epithet of sage Vishvamitra

Variations

KausikKoushikKaushick

Nicknames

KoshKau

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaushik mean?

It is a Sanskrit name meaning 'descendant of Kushika,' an epithet of the sage Vishvamitra.

How do you pronounce Kaushik?

It's said KOW-shik /ˈkaʊʃɪk/, two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaushik a boy or girl name?

Kaushik is used as a boy's name.

Is Kaushik a popular name?

No, it has always been rare in the United States, given to only a few boys a year, mainly in Indian families.

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