Yash

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameSanskritRising fast
#2089 183in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Yash is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit yaśas, meaning 'glory, fame, success.' It is an extremely popular name in India and among Hindu communities globally, chosen for the straightforward aspiration embedded in its meaning — a son who will achieve glory and bring honor to his family.

Yash is the kind of name that works everywhere — short, strong, easy to pronounce in any language, and carrying a meaning that needs no translation. Simple ambition, perfectly expressed.

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Popularity Over Time

Yash was #1158 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2089, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yash
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s306
2010s765
2000s1,295
1990s330
1980s14
1970s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(38 years, 19752024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yash
YearBirthsRank
202472#2089
202363#2272
202266#2214
202157#2406
202048#2654
201977#1934
201853#2471
201764#2152
201673#1990
201564#2166
201472#1998
201367#2042
201299#1598
201185#1737
2010111#1480
2009130#1339
2008129#1342
2007129#1326
2006127#1305
2005149#1110

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19752024) · Methodology