Kush

Kush is a boy's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 boys in the United States.

Kush at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kush

Kush belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kush first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1878 in 2003, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 1,203 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kush in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#1878 in 2003
Peak year
2005
Babies named Kush in 2024
22
Total since 1880
1,203

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kush mean?

The meaning of Kush is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kush a boy or girl name?

Kush is a boy name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kush?

Kush comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Kush?

Kush first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #1878 in 2003, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

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