BoySanskrit origin

Keshav: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A flowing name meaning one with beautiful long hair, graceful and divine.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2849
Peak
#2197 in 2010

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1987: #655919871990: #682419902000: #277720002005: #298920052010: #219720102015: #246320152020: #28492020#1#6824

What Keshav Means

Keshav is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A flowing name meaning one with beautiful long hair, graceful and divine.

How Popular Keshav Is

Keshav currently ranks #2849 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2197 in 2010. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Keshav

  • Keshav is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Keshav is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Keshav

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Keshav

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Keshav.

Questions About Keshav

What does Keshav mean?

Keshav is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A flowing name meaning one with beautiful long hair, graceful and divine.

How popular is Keshav?

Keshav currently ranks #2849 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2197 in 2010. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Keshav come from?

Keshav comes from Sanskrit roots. Keshav is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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