Knash

♂ Boy

Pronounced NASH /ˈnæʃ/High

Meaning: A stylized spelling of Nash (with a silent K) — an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from 'atten ash', a dweller by an ash tree)Low

In 30 seconds: At the ash tree: Knash spells Nash. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NASH').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA stylized spelling of Nash (with a silent K) — an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from 'atten ash', a dweller by an ash tree)

U.S. rank (2024)#9450 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 25

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

Knash is a stylized spelling of Nash (with a silent K) — an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from 'atten ash', a dweller by an ash tree). A crisp, modern name (said 'NASH').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling of Nash. Rare in this form, at-the-ash-tree at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nash is an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from 'atten ash') — Knash is a spelling (the K is silent), crisp and modern (said 'NASH').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Nash — English surname

Variations

NashKnshKnashe

Nicknames

Nash

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What does the name Knash mean?

Knash spells Nash (the K is silent) — English 'at the ash tree' (a dweller by an ash tree).

How do you pronounce Knash?

It's said NASH /ˈnæʃ/ — one syllable (the K is silent).

Is Knash a boy or girl name?

Knash is a boy's name.

How popular is Knash?

Knash is a very rare spelling in the U.S.