Kashanna
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Sanskrit meaning "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 50 living Americans carry the first name Kashanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kashanna today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashanna births was 1987 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kashanna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
50
~ 1 in 6,855,087 Americans
Peak year
1987
8 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2003 SSA rank
#14,766
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Kashanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashanna from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kashanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kashanna
The name Kashanna has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "kash" meaning happiness or bliss, and "anna" meaning food or nourishment. The name can be interpreted to mean "one who brings joy and sustenance."
In the ancient Hindu texts, the Vedas, there are references to a minor deity called Kashanna, who was associated with fertility and abundance. This deity was often invoked during harvest festivals and rituals to ensure a bountiful crop yield.
The earliest recorded use of Kashanna as a personal name dates back to the 7th century CE, during the Gupta Empire in northern India. One notable figure from this time was Kashanna Devi, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist known for her generosity and support of the arts and education.
In the 12th century, there was a famous poet and scholar named Kashanna Mishra, who wrote extensively on the subjects of philosophy and spirituality. His works were widely studied and revered in the courts of the Chalukya dynasty.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Kashanna Begum was a prominent courtier and advisor to the emperor Akbar. She was renowned for her wisdom and diplomatic skills, and played a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability within the empire.
In the 19th century, Kashanna Devi was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. She was a fierce advocate for women's rights and education, and her writings and speeches inspired many to join the struggle for freedom.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Kashanna throughout history. While the name has ancient roots in Indian culture and tradition, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and communities around the world.
People
Kashanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kashanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 50 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,855,087 US residents.
Is Kashanna a common name?
We classify Kashanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashanna was 1987, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashanna is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kashanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kashanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashanna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kashanna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kashanna as a first name?
You can see how many people have the name Kashanna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.