Kanishk Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'gold' or 'golden', Kanishk symbolizes strength, wealth, and prosperity.
Meaning of the Name Kanishk
Kanishk is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the word 'Kanishka', which means 'gold' or 'golden'. The name also has roots in ancient Indian history, as Kanishka was the name of a famous Kushan emperor. Kanishk symbolizes strength, wealth, and prosperity.
Popularity of the Name Kanishk
The popularity for the name Kanishk peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,988 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Kanishk had the most male births in 2010 with 16, which ranked number 5,478 out of 14,266 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Kanishk
- 20 Year Trend of Kanishk: -14.29% 00
Popularity of Kanishk by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kanishk. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kanishk in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kanishk is a great pick!
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