Kashea
A feminine name of Native American origin representing sun rays or sunshine.
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Kashea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kashea today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashea births was 1991 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashea. 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 Kashea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
1991
9 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2001 SSA rank
#16,608
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Kashea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashea from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 19 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashea 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 Kashea 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 Kashea
The given name Kashea finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to the Vedic period of Indian history around 1500-500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kashaya," which translates to "reddish-brown" or "orange-yellow," a reference to the color of saffron or turmeric.
In Hindu mythology, the name Kashea appears in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, where it is associated with the god Agni, the deity of fire and sacrifice. The name was often given to children in the hope that they would possess the warmth, radiance, and purifying qualities symbolized by fire.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kashea dates back to the 5th century BCE, found on ancient inscriptions and clay tablets from the Mauryan Empire in present-day India and Pakistan. One notable figure bearing this name was Kashea, a renowned scholar and commentator on the Vedas, who lived during the 2nd century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Kashea. In the 7th century CE, Kashea was a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who traveled extensively throughout Asia, spreading the teachings of Buddhism. His writings and commentaries on Buddhist texts were highly influential during that period.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Kashea was the name of a skilled architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several iconic monuments, including portions of the Red Fort in Delhi and the Tomb of Akbar the Great in Agra.
In the 19th century, Kashea was the name of a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and the abolition of the caste system. She was imprisoned multiple times for her activism against British colonial rule.
Another notable figure was Kashea, a renowned classical Indian dancer and choreographer who lived from 1895 to 1972. She played a pivotal role in reviving and preserving the ancient dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kathakali, which had faced decline under British rule.
Throughout its long history, the name Kashea has held cultural and spiritual significance, evoking qualities of warmth, radiance, and purification. Its enduring presence across various eras and disciplines reflects the rich tapestry of Indian heritage and tradition.
People
Kashea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashea 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
Kashea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashea 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 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Kashea a common name?
We classify Kashea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashea most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashea was 1991, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashea is about 34 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 Kashea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashea 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 Kashea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashea 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 Kashea 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 Americans are named Kashea?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Kashea at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.