Holding steady.
Popularity of Cashay since 1988
Babies named Cashay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cashay is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, indicating it is a very recent coinage. It reached its peak year of usage in 1997, but it has never entered the Top 1000, placing it among the rarest names in the country. The name has remained stable in its low frequency since the 1990s, with no significant surge or decline. Given its origin as a likely invented or surname-derived name, Cashay does not have deep historical roots. It is most often given to girls, though its rarity allows for unisex usage. No states have recorded enough births to list as top states, underscoring its uniqueness.
Cashay appears to be a modern coinage, possibly derived from the Irish surname Cash or inspired by the word 'cash' combined with the fashionable '-ay' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, likely as a creative spelling or invented name. Its usage has remained very rare, with no strong historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cash, Shay
Sibling names for Cashay
Names that share Cashay's style, for a brother or sister.
