Kashyap

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 55 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A surname from Hindi.

Kashyap is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Sanskrit Kashyapa, the name of a revered Vedic sage meaning 'tortoise' or 'one who sees.' Kashyap is one of the eight principal sages (Saptarishi) of Hindu tradition and is considered the progenitor of all living beings in some Puranic texts.

Kashyap carries profound spiritual weight in Hindu tradition — a name associated with cosmic creation, ancient wisdom, and one of the most revered figures in Vedic literature.

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Kashyap is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Kashyap has been recorded as a boy's name since 2003, with 55 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 2003

2011

Peak year

9 births

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Popularity Over Time

Kashyap has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.

First appeared: 2003Peak: 2011 (9 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kashyap
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	33	#11070	▲
2000s	22	#11971	—

The Story of Kashyap

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2011, Kashyap is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kashyap are most likely born between 2003 and 2018.

How rare is Kashyap?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kashyap is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 33 births that decade.

Kashyap by the numbers

Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(9 years, 2003–2018)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kashyap
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2018	6	#11482	+1 (20.0%)
2015	5	#13072	0
2013	5	#13115	-4 (-44.4%)
2011	9	#8439	+1 (12.5%)
2010	8	#9244	+3 (60.0%)
2009	5	#13498	-1 (-16.7%)
2008	6	#11835	+1 (20.0%)
2004	5	#12307	-1 (-16.7%)
2003	6	#10245	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kashyap is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kashyap most popular?

Kashyap reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kashyap?

Kashyap is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 2003. Its peak was in 2011.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2018