Yash

♂ Boy

Pronounced IHASH /ˈɪæʃ/Medium

Meaning: Fame, praise, gloryMedium

In 30 seconds: Yash is a Hindi boy's name meaning 'fame', 'praise' or 'glory'. It is a short, bright name of renown.

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Origin MediumHindi, Punjabi, Marathi

MeaningFame, praise, glory

U.S. rank (2025)#2675 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,764

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

Yash comes from Hindi and means fame, praise or glory, a name wishing distinction on its bearer. It is widely used across India in a single, punchy syllable. Notable bearers include the Kannada-cinema star known simply as Yash and the celebrated Hindi film director Yash Chopra.

The name's crisp single syllable makes it easy to pair and quick to say. Its glory-and-praise meaning has made it a popular choice in Indian families.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yash is 'fame, praise, glory', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Famous Bearers

★Yash (1985–present)
Indian actor (born Naveen Kumar Gowda) in Kannada cinema, star of the KGF film series.
★Yash Chopra (1932–2012)
Indian film director and producer, founder of Yash Raj Films and a major figure in Hindi cinema.

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Yasin— Shares the Ya- opening and is likewise a concise name used across South Asia.

Aarav— Another short, modern Hindi boy's name in the same naming tradition as Yash.

Ansh— shares the -sh ending

Ayansh— shares Yash's Hindi roots

Krish— shares the -sh ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yash mean?

Yash is usually explained as meaning 'fame, praise, glory' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Yash?

It's commonly said IHASH /ˈɪæʃ/.

Is Yash a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yash is used as a boy name.

How popular is Yash?

In 2024, Yash ranked #2089 in the U.S. for boys, with 72 births recorded.