Kailas
Meaningsacred mountain · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,831 in 2003
8 babies were named Kailas in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,695 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kailas you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kailas, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kailas would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKailas first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2003, when it reached #7,831.
- TrendKailas has climbed 1,695 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Kailas means “sacred mountain”. Our records link it to English and Hindu roots.
About the name Kailas
Kailas is a boy name of English and Hindu origin meaning “sacred mountain”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-las”. US birth records list Kailas for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 11 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #7,831 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesHindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 813,008 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kailas
What does the name Kailas mean?
Kailas means “sacred mountain” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Kailas?
Kailas has English, Hindu roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kailas a boy or girl name?
Kailas is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kailas?
Kailas ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#7,831).