Keshav

Keshav - A very unique male name

Keshav appeared on the charts for the first time in 1995 on position #3339. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Keshav and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Keshav? 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 Keshav. The baby boy name Keshav was given to 28 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2156 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 52,367 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Keshav peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 2001.

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Keshav is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Keshav is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #804 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,441.

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 Keshav is where you live.

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Keshav origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Hindu)

An epithet of the god Krishna (and Vishnu), traditionally understood as "long-haired"

Keshav is one of the traditional names of Krishna in Hindu tradition, used as a given name across India. In the US it appears from 1995 and reached its highest count in 2023, reflecting Hindu-American naming.

Attested etymology

Keshav is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Keshav

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

Kobe / Kip / Koby / Kobi / Kofi / Kobie / Kaipo / Kipp / Kashif / Kavi /

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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 Keshav

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 Keshav 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 Keshav?

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

KEH-shuv · /ˈkɛʃəv/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Keshava — The fuller Sanskrit form of the same name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

For Hindu families Keshav is a devotional name with deep roots; its two syllables also travel well in English.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may stress the second syllable or say kee-SHAHV.