Kosha
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 113 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Any of five sheaths that are thought to cover the Atman, or True Self, according to Vedantic philosophy.
Kosha is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit kosha meaning 'sheath, treasure, treasury.' In Vedantic philosophy, the five koshas are the sheaths that surround the Atman (true self) — from the physical body to the bliss body, each layer progressively more subtle.
Kosha carries profound philosophical depth — it is literally a name drawn from one of the most sophisticated frameworks of self-understanding in the world. As a given name, it suggests layers of hidden treasure and depth within a person.
EtymologyShow more
Kosha appeared in SSA records in 1974, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Sanskrit roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 113 recorded births, Kosha has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kosha has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 | #12334 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 58 | #9788 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 36 | #7883 | — |
The Story of Kosha
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1987, Kosha is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Kosha are most likely born between 1977 and 1996.
How rare is Kosha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kosha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1980s with 58 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kosha by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1974–1996)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | #14703 |
| 1993 | 7 | #11200 |
| 1992 | 7 | #11098 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13469 |
| 1988 | 5 | #12844 |
| 1987 | 14 | #5444 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8797 |
| 1984 | 7 | #8637 |
| 1982 | 5 | #11350 |
| 1981 | 5 | #11233 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6528 |
| 1978 | 7 | #8072 |
| 1977 | 6 | #9015 |
| 1976 | 6 | #8659 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8509 |
| 1974 | 11 | #5160 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–1996