Keshav
2025 SSA
About Keshav
Keshav is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin prominent in Hindu tradition. It is one of the many names of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu, derived from 'ka' (Brahma) and 'isha' (Shiva), meaning 'one who has beautiful hair' or 'one who controls the sunrays.' The name carries deep spiritual significance in Hinduism. Keshav is widely used in India and among Hindu communities worldwide but remains relatively uncommon in Western countries. It has been steadily gaining recognition globally as cultural boundaries in naming practices become more fluid. Keshav offers parents a name with profound cultural and religious roots while being relatively easy to pronounce across different languages.
Pronounced KAY-shav.
As of October 2026, Keshav ranked #2118 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,333 | 56 | 29.2 |
| 2015 | #2,466 | 51 | 26.6 |
| 2016 | #2,376 | 55 | 29 |
| 2017 | #2,618 | 48 | 25.9 |
| 2018 | #2,404 | 55 | 30.3 |
| 2019 | #2,713 | 47 | 26.2 |
| 2020 | #2,866 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2021 | #2,795 | 45 | 25.7 |
| 2022 | #2,811 | 46 | 26.3 |
| 2023 | #2,206 | 65 | 38 |
| 2024 | #2,507 | 54 | 31.3 |
| 2025 | #2,118 | 69 | 40.4 |