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How to Pronounce Kush
Pronounced KOOSH
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Meaning: From Sanskrit Kush/Kusha β a son of Lord Rama; also kusha, a sacred grass used in rituals Medium β§ copy
In 30 seconds: Sacred and strong: Kush is a son of Lord Rama β and the holy ritual grass. Crisp, devout, and warm.
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Meaning From Sanskrit Kush/Kusha β a son of Lord Rama; also kusha, a sacred grass used in rituals
U.S. rank (2025) #5320 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2005
Total births (all-time) β 1,203
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2005 1980 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Kush comes from Sanskrit Kusha β a son of Lord Rama and Sita (founder of a royal line) β and kusha , a sacred grass used in Hindu rituals. A crisp, devout name across India (note the separate biblical Cush and the ancient African kingdom of Kush).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-son-of-Rama at the root, and devout.
Did you know? Kush (Kusha) was a son of Lord Rama and Sita in the Ramayana β and kusha is a sacred grass used in Hindu rituals; a crisp, devout name (note: also a biblical Cush, and an ancient kingdom).
Overall data confidence 75%
Sanskrit references β Kusha β etymology
Variations Kusha Cush
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Kushβ¦ Arjun β a companion Indian classic Krish β another short Sanskrit name Daksh β shares Kush's Sanskrit roots Laksh β lands in the same popularity range Taksh β shares the -sh ending Frequently Asked What does the name Kush mean? Kush is a son of Lord Rama in the Ramayana, and a sacred ritual grass (Sanskrit).
How do you pronounce Kush? It's said KOOSH /ΛkΚΚ/ β a single syllable.
Is Kush a boy or girl name? Kush is a boy's name.
How popular is Kush? Kush is a rare name in the U.S.
