Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Kasha since 1964
Babies named Kasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 324 |
| 1980s | 471 |
| 1990s | 443 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Kasha is a name that has seen modest use in the United States since the 1960s. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's peak usage came in 1990, after which its popularity began a steady decline, a trajectory that has continued through the latest data from 2025. Its rarity and unclear origins give it an enigmatic quality, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft, melodic sound. While no specific state shows a concentration of use, the name's general distribution aligns with broader American naming trends of the late 20th century.
Kasha is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a modern English coinage or a respelling of Kashia, a name used among Native American peoples. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive of Katherine or a variant of the Russian name Kasha, though in Russian 'kasha' refers to a porridge and is not a given name. The name has been used in the United States since the mid-20th century, with a peak in 1990.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kash
Variants: Kashia
Sibling names for Kasha
Names that share Kasha's style, for a brother or sister.
