Kailash
Borrowed from Sanskrit कैलास (kailāsa).
Every Kailash since 1997 — 342 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailash
Kailash is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,996 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 342 American babies have been named Kailash. Its peak came in 2021, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kailash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,996 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,329 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,983 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,931 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,854 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,463 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,299 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,365 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,490 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,427 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,972 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,076 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,287 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,099 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,892 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,029 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,924 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,447 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,382 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,623 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,979 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,223 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,577 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,754 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,290 |
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Famous people named Kailash
- Kailash Satyarthi Social activist · b. 1954
- Kailash Purryag Politician · b. 1947
- Kailash Kher Composer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kailash mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit कैलास (kailāsa).
How popular is the name Kailash in 2025?
Kailash ranked #5,996 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailash?
342 babies have been named Kailash in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailash most popular?
Kailash peaked in 2021, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Kailash a boy or girl name?
Kailash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailash rising or falling?
Kailash is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kailash?
Well-known people named Kailash include Kailash Satyarthi (social activist), Kailash Purryag (politician), Kailash Kher (composer).