Yash
Meaningfame, glory · Sanskrit
Yash is an Indian boy name meaning “fame, glory”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Yash and you get Shay. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationYash peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Yash you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yash would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 34,843 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYash first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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About the name Yash
Yash is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “fame, glory”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Yash
What does the name Yash mean?
Yash means “fame, glory” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Cleo (“glory”), Jasleen (“absorbed in glory”), Hercules (“glory of Hera”) and Jalal (“majesty, glory”).
What is the origin of the name Yash?
Yash is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Yash a boy or girl name?
Yash is a boy name. In 2025, 49 US boys were named Yash.
How popular is the name Yash?
Yash ranked #2,641 for US boys in 2025, given to 49 babies. Its best year was 2002, when it reached #1,003. Over the last five years it has slipped 24 places.
What names are similar to Yash?
If you like Yash, you might also like Cleo, Jasleen, Hercules and Jalal.
What should I know before naming my baby Yash?
Yash is an Indian boy name meaning “fame, glory”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.