Yash
Yash: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Yash
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit यश (yaśa, “fame, glory”).
How popular is Yash?
Since 1880, 2,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Yash. Its highest rank for boys was #1007 in 2002. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Yash
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Yash
Sister and brother names that share Yash's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Yash FAQ
What does the name Yash mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit यश (yaśa, “fame, glory”).
What is the origin of the name Yash?
Yash is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Yash?
Since 1880, 2,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Yash. Its highest rank for boys was #1007 in 2002. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Yash a boy or girl name?
Yash is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,764 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.