Is Kashmir a boy's or girl's name?

Kashmir is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 542 recorded births.

When was Kashmir most popular?

Kashmir reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 180 births that year. It is currently ranked #1230 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kashmir?

Kashmir is currently ranked #1230 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,222 babies since 2001.

Kashmir

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

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#1230▼ 11in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A contested geographic region of South Asia in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, located between (and de facto divided between) India, Pakistan and China.

Kashmir is a boy's and girl's baby name inspired by Sanskrit roots — the region's name derives from Sanskrit Kashyapa-mira (lake of Kashyapa), meaning 'lake of the sage Kashyapa' — referring to the drained lake basin where the Kashmir Valley now sits.

Led Zeppelin's epic 1975 song "Kashmir" gave the name a rock-legend mystique, and the region's extraordinary natural beauty — the "Paradise on Earth" of Mughal emperors — gives Kashmir an undeniably evocative geographical quality. A rare and boldly geographical name with musical heritage.

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Popularity Over Time

Kashmir climbed 11076 spots in the last 20 years — from #12306 to #1230.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kashmir
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	773	#1264	▲
2010s	411	#4088	▲
2000s	38	#10664	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 2001–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kashmir
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	162	#1230	-1 (-0.6%)
2023	163	#1219	-17 (-9.4%)
2022	180	#1152	+49 (37.4%)
2021	131	#1402	-6 (-4.4%)
2020	137	#1315	+32 (30.5%)
2019	105	#1586	+26 (32.9%)
2018	79	#1892	+28 (54.9%)
2017	51	#2511	-5 (-8.9%)
2016	56	#2351	+19 (51.4%)
2015	37	#3119	+18 (94.7%)
2014	19	#4975	-9 (-32.1%)
2013	28	#3705	+14 (100.0%)
2012	14	#6155	+3 (27.3%)
2011	11	#7250	0
2010	11	#7335	+2 (22.2%)
2009	9	#8675	+3 (50.0%)
2008	6	#11834	0
2005	6	#10798	+1 (20.0%)
2004	5	#12306	0
2002	5	#11604	-2 (-28.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kashmir as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Kashmir has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 542 births since 1982.

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Current rank

542

Total births

2015

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kashmir be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kashmir is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1230. As a girl's name, it ranks #6493.

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Kashmir, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2024) · Methodology