Kaveesh
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "smart" or "intelligent".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kaveesh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaveesh today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaveesh births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaveesh. 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 Kaveesh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,505
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kaveesh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaveesh 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 Kaveesh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaveesh
The name Kaveesh has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages known to humanity. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period in India, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kavish', which means 'wise' or 'learned'.
In the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Vedas and Upanishads, the term 'kavish' was often used to refer to great sages, philosophers, and scholars who possessed profound wisdom and knowledge. It is possible that the name Kaveesh was initially given to individuals who were revered for their intellectual and spiritual prowess.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaveesh can be found in the Mahabharata, a grand epic that is considered one of the most significant works of ancient Indian literature. The epic mentions a character named Kaveesh, who was a renowned sage and advisor to the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kaveesh. One of the most famous was Kaveesh Kalidas, a renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist who lived in the 4th or 5th century CE. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Sanskrit tradition and is best known for his works, including the celebrated play Abhijñānaśākuntalam.
Another notable figure was Kaveesh Chandra Dutt, an eminent Bengali writer, and scholar who lived from 1838 to 1909. He made significant contributions to the field of Indian literature and was instrumental in popularizing ancient Indian texts and epics among English-speaking audiences.
In the realm of spirituality, Kaveesh Ananda, a 20th-century Indian mystic and spiritual teacher, gained widespread recognition for his teachings on yoga, meditation, and self-realization. He was born in 1923 and passed away in 2009.
Kaveesh Nair, an Indian-American entrepreneur and author, is also a prominent figure who has made his mark in the business world. Born in 1972, he is the co-founder of the successful software company Zoho Corporation and has authored several books on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Kaveesh Kapadia, a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player, has been celebrated for his mastery of the percussion instrument. Born in 1965, he has performed worldwide and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Indian classical music.
People
Kaveesh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaveesh 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
Kaveesh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaveesh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaveesh 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kaveesh a common name?
We classify Kaveesh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaveesh most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaveesh was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaveesh is about 17 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 Kaveesh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaveesh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaveesh in the SSA data are male. 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 Kaveesh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaveesh 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 Kaveesh 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 called Kaveesh?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kaveesh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.