Declining since 2003, #2,641 for boys today.
Popularity of Yash since 1975
Babies named Yash per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 330 |
| 2000s | 1,295 |
| 2010s | 765 |
| 2020s | 355 |
Meaning & origin
Yash is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'fame, glory, success.' In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name charts in 1975. Its popularity peaked in 2002, and it has been on a gradual decline since 2003. In 2025, it ranked 2,641, with approximately 1 in 34,859 boys receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in California and Texas, reflecting its prevalence in states with large Indian American communities.
Yash comes directly from the Sanskrit word यश (yaśa), meaning 'fame, glory, renown.' It is a traditional name in Hindu culture, often associated with success and honor. The name has been used widely across India and among the Indian diaspora, gaining modest popularity in the United States beginning in the mid-1970s.
Where Yash is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yash” around the world
Where Yash lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Yash
Names that share Yash's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aanya, Isha, Kavya, Riya, Sara, Maha, Sanvi, Gauri, Hasini, Manasvi, Medha, Shloka, Yashika, Yashvi, Avantika, Gargi, Harshita, Jhanvi, Lasya, Nalini, Raahi, Shraddha, Tvisha, Aradhana, Kaashvi, Karuna, Lekha, Naavya, Pihu, Prapti, Radhya, Rishita, Riyanshi, Sayani, Shaily, Shivangi, Sonika, Sumedha, Torsha, Twisha
Brothers: Aarav, Arjun, Dev, Rohan, Vikram, Anirudh, Arnav, Ashwin, Keshav, Shiv, Varun, Adarsh, Akshar, Akshat, Amrit, Angad, Ankur, Ayaansh, Pavan, Ritvik, Shrey, Adhrit, Anmol, Harsha, Jawaan, Nihaal, Raunak, Ronav, Soma, Vansh, Vikrant, Samik, Abhijay, Abhiraj, Akshath, Bhavesh, Chaitanya, Divyansh, Garv, Harshiv, Hriday, Jishnu, Kriyansh, Krrish, Lakshya, Namish, Nikash, Nishant, Rishit, Sharad, Shivank, Viraat
