Kashmir
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Kashmir
Kashmir is a masculine name derived from the famous region that spans parts of India, Pakistan, and China. The geographical name Kashmir itself may come from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'desiccated land' or 'land of Kashyapa,' a sage in Hindu tradition. The name gained some recognition in Western culture through Led Zeppelin's 1975 song 'Kashmir.' As a given name, Kashmir carries exotic appeal and evokes images of the region's renowned natural beauty, distinctive culture, and luxurious textiles. While uncommon as a personal name worldwide, it has seen occasional use among parents seeking a distinctive name with geographic significance and musical associations. The name carries a mystical quality while remaining relatively straightforward to pronounce in many languages.
Kashmir for girls#6680 US
Soft and alluring, much like the similarly named cloth, but might have political implications.
Pronounced KAZ-meer.
As of October 2026, Kashmir ranked #1378 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1152 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,975 | 19 | 9.9 |
| 2015 | #3,119 | 37 | 19.3 |
| 2016 | #2,351 | 56 | 29.5 |
| 2017 | #2,511 | 51 | 27.6 |
| 2018 | #1,892 | 79 | 43.5 |
| 2019 | #1,586 | 105 | 58.5 |
| 2020 | #1,315 | 137 | 79.4 |
| 2021 | #1,402 | 131 | 74.9 |
| 2022 | #1,152 | 180 | 103.1 |
| 2023 | #1,219 | 163 | 95.3 |
| 2024 | #1,230 | 162 | 94 |
| 2025 | #1,378 | 134 | 78.5 |
World rankings
Kashmir for boys
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Kashmir in pop culture
- Princess KashmirGirl
exotic dancer on "The Simpsons"
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song by Led Zeppelin