Kashif Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Arabic, Kashif means 'discoverer' or 'explorer'.
Meaning of the Name Kashif
Kashif is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'discoverer' or 'explorer'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'kashf' which means 'to reveal' or 'to uncover'. Kashif is a name that conveys a sense of curiosity, intelligence, and a desire to learn and understand. It is a popular name in Arabic-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Kashif
The popularity for the name Kashif peaked in popularity in the year 1985 with 69 births, which ranked number 2,794 out of 18,256 unique names for that year. Kashif had the most male births in 1985 with 69, which ranked number 1,116 out of 7,588 male names. The number of births for the name Kashif has declined over the last ten years from 10 births to 9 births, a decline of -10.00%. Among males, Kashif has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 9 births, a decline of -10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kashif
- 20 Year Trend of Kashif: -30.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Kashif: -10.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kashif: -10.00%
Popularity of Kashif by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kashif. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kashif in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kashif is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kashif
- Total Births of Kashif: 9 (-1.05%)
- Male Births of Kashif: 9 (-1.05%)
Given the downward trend of Kashif over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Kashif have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.05%.