Kish Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
25% Masculine / 75% Feminine
Meaning:
Kish means 'bow' or 'boat' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Kish
Kish is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word 'qïysh', meaning 'bow'. It is also believed to be a short form of the name Kishti, which means 'boat' in Hebrew. Kish is a name that has biblical connotations, as it is mentioned in the Old Testament as the name of a city and a person.
Popularity of the Name Kish
The popularity for the name Kish peaked in popularity in the year 1971 with 5 births, which ranked number 13,225 out of 13,843 unique names for that year. Kish had the most female births in 1971 with 5, which ranked number 8,321 out of 9,647 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1977 with 5, which ranked number 5,845 out of 6,860 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Kish
Popularity of Kish by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kish. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kish in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kish is a great pick!
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