Kavish
Boy name · #4036 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kavish? In official American birth records, Kavish has been tracked continuously since 2005, giving it 20 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby boys were named Kavish, placing it at #4036 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4711, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 boys born in 2025 was named Kavish.
Babies named Kavish per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 20-year story
Kavish first appears in the Social Security records in 2005, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 35 boys were named Kavish — good for #3297 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kavish against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kavish in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kavish is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kavish will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kavish is most common
State-level data for Kavish is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kavish
Statistically, parents drawn to Kavish tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arish, Daksh, Laksh, Moksh, and Kaesyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kavish | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6199 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5075 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4184 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3297 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4141 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3794 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3708 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5526 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4098 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4711 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5252 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4064 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4251 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4509 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6698 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6802 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12553 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10921 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10662 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11472 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kavish?
In official American birth records, the name Kavish first appeared in 2005 (over 20 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 20 years.
Is Kavish a popular boy name?
Kavish ranked #4036 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4711.
When was the name Kavish most popular?
Kavish peaked in 2021, when 35 American boys received the name (ranked #3297 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kavish?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Kavish. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.