Yash
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Yash is a Sanskrit name meaning “glory” or “fame”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Yash
Yash is a name of Sanskrit origin, frequently found in various Indian languages. It stems from the root 'yashas', which represents 'glory', 'fame', or 'honor'. The name has a long history in cultural and literary contexts, often associated with virtues of integrity and moral distinction within the historical framework of the Indian subcontinent.
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Gender Usage of the Name Yash
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Yash is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Yash
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Yash is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 71K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 13K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 36K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 379K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Yash ranked #1,749 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,003 in 2024 — an improvement of 254 places. Yash is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #520 in 2011. Its lowest recorded position was #6,533 in 1994. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 847 places (from #2,596 to #1,749).
Characteristics of the Name Yash
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- Y — Boy Names Starting with Y
- Ends with
- h — Boy Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Yash is a one-syllable name with a punchy 1 stress pattern. Its brevity and sharp closing sh sound contribute to an immediate, assertive presence. These characteristics form a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Yash
Middle names used with YashMethodology
Yash is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Yash Pal · Yash Raj · Yash Kumar · Yash Purushottam · Yash MansukhbhaiView all 7 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for YashMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yash is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “k”.
Examples: Yash Curtis · Yash Calvin · Yash Carlos · Yash Connor · Yash Conrad. View all 255 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Yash
Sound Like Yash Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yeshua · Yoshio · Yusha · View all 23 names
Spelled Like Yash Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yaash · Yach · Yosh
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Eugene · Yusuf · Ewan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Yash Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Josh · Cash · Nash · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Yash”
Dictionary Meaning of "Yash"Methodology
alternative form of یاسا
Alternative Forms
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How to Spell Yash in ASL
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- h
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