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Kushagra

♂ Boy

Pronounced koo-SHAH-gruh /kuˈʃɑ.ɡrə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, 'sharp; sharp-witted; intelligent' (literally 'the pointed tip of the sacred kusha grass', a symbol of keenness)Low

In 30 seconds: Sharp; intelligent; the tip of kusha grass: Kushagra is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'koo-SHAH-gruh').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, 'sharp; sharp-witted; intelligent' (literally 'the pointed tip of the sacred kusha grass', a symbol of keenness)
U.S. rank (2024)#8037 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420072024

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

Kushagra comes from the Sanskrit, 'sharp; sharp-witted; intelligent' (literally 'the pointed tip of the sacred kusha grass', a symbol of keenness). A lyrical, classic name (said 'koo-SHAH-gruh'; nickname Kush).

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, sharp-and-intelligent at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kushagra means 'sharp; sharp-witted; intelligent' in Sanskrit (literally 'the pointed tip of the sacred kusha grass', a symbol of keenness) — lyrical and classic (said 'koo-SHAH-gruh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Kushagra — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

KushagrKushaagra

Nicknames

Kush

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kushagra mean?

Kushagra is Sanskrit for 'sharp; intelligent' (literally 'the pointed tip of kusha grass').

How do you pronounce Kushagra?

It's said koo-SHAH-gruh /kuˈʃɑ.ɡrə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kushagra a boy or girl name?

Kushagra is a boy's name.

How popular is Kushagra?

Kushagra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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