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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

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Current Rank
55
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.

025792018
First appeared: 2003Peak: 2011 (9 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kashyap
DecadeBirthsTrend
2010s33
2000s22

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, 20032018)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kashyap
YearBirthsRank
20186#11482
20155#13072
20135#13115
20119#8439
20108#9244
20095#13498
20086#11835
20045#12307
20036#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, 20032018