Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Jash since 1998
Babies named Jash per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jash's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Jash is an uncommon name among American newborns, first appearing in U.S. records in 1998. Its peak popularity came in 2019, but even then it remained rare. As of 2025, the name ranked 7,679th, with only about 1 in 170,808 boys receiving the name that year. Its trajectory has been stable, suggesting it is a consistent if niche choice, particularly within Gujarati and broader Indian communities in the United States. The name has not been consistently recorded in any single top state, indicating a scattered adoption. Despite its rarity, Jash carries a modern, simple sound that appeals to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with possible ties to traditional meaning.
Jash is a name of uncertain etymology, though it is most commonly used in Gujarati-speaking communities. It may be derived from the Sanskrit root 'yaśas', meaning 'fame, glory, renown'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage or a variant of the name Yash. The name has seen limited but steady use in the United States since the late 1990s, primarily among families of Indian origin.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Yash
Sibling names for Jash
Names that share Jash's style, for a brother or sister.
