Kashmir

Kashmir - A very unique male name

Kashmir appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #3411. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kashmir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kashmir? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kashmir. The baby boy name Kashmir was given to 86 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1370 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,050 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kashmir peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1101.

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Kashmir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kashmir is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #485 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,639.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kashmir is where you live.

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Kashmir origin and meaning

Place name, the Kashmir region

From Kashmir, the Himalayan region between India and Pakistan; the place name's own derivation is disputed

Kashmir is a transferred place name, also known in English as a fine wool (cashmere) and a famous song title. As a boys' name it is very new, appearing in American data only in 2015.

Origin uncertain

Kashmir is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kashmir, pop culture references for the name Kashmir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kashmir

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kashmir, sorted by popularity.

Kamari / Konner / Konnor / Khamari / Kemari / Kymir / Kamar / Kamauri / Kemar / Kashmere /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kashmir

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kashmir a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kashmir?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KASH-meer · /ˈkæʃmɪər/
Also heard as kash-MEER, with the stress on the second syllable.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Cashmere — The wool-word spelling, also recorded as a name.

Nicknames: KashCash

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2015, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Place name

Why parents choose it

Kashmir is chosen for its lush, musical sound and its fashionable Kash short form.

Worth knowing

• Kashmir is a disputed and conflict-affected region; the geopolitical association is strong.
• The Led Zeppelin song 'Kashmir' is a frequent first association.