Kashika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the shining one".
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Kashika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kashika today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashika births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashika. 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 Kashika. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,877
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Kashika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashika from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 13 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashika 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 Kashika 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 Kashika
The name Kashika is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kashika," which means "shining" or "brilliant." This linguistic connection suggests that the name likely originated in regions where Sanskrit was prevalent, such as ancient India.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kashika can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. One notable mention is found in the Mahabharata, a revered Sanskrit epic that narrates the tale of a dynastic struggle. In the text, Kashika is depicted as a renowned sage and scholar, revered for his wisdom and teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kashika. One of the most prominent is Kashika Rishi, a celebrated Hindu sage and author of the Kashika Sutra, a significant work on Vedic grammar and phonetics. He is believed to have lived around the 7th or 8th century CE and is credited with making significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit language and literature.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kashika was Kashika Devi, a revered Hindu goddess associated with the city of Varanasi (also known as Kashi or Banaras) in northern India. She is regarded as a manifestation of the divine feminine energy and is widely worshipped in the region.
In the realm of literature, Kashika Vritti, an influential commentary on the ancient Sanskrit grammar text Ashtadhyayi, was authored by a scholar named Vamana, who is believed to have lived around the 7th or 8th century CE. This work played a significant role in the study and understanding of Sanskrit grammar.
Additionally, the name Kashika has been associated with several rulers and monarchs throughout Indian history. One notable example is Kashika Deva, a king of the Kalachuri dynasty who ruled in central India during the 11th century CE. He was known for his patronage of arts and architecture, and several temples and monuments were constructed during his reign.
It is worth noting that while the name Kashika has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, its usage has transcended geographical boundaries over time. Individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the world, reflecting the spread and influence of Indian culture and traditions.
People
Kashika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashika 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
Kashika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashika 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 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Kashika a common name?
We classify Kashika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashika most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashika was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashika is about 21 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 Kashika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashika 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 Kashika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashika 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 Kashika 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 are named Kashika?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.