Total births
623
Girls' name · since 1968
Kashia
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 623 babies named Kashia, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13786
- among girls today
- 623
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Kashia currently ranks #13786 among girls' names in America, with 623 babies recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Kashia recorded 623 times among girls since 1968, holding rank #13786 nationally today, ahead of 22% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2024.
- #13786 among girls today
- 623 born since 1968
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kashia is currently the #13786 girls' name in America, more common than 22% of girls - 623 born since 1968, peaking in the 1990s.
- #13786
- among girls today
- 623
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Kashia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13786
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 22% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kashia was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
42 babies were named Kashia in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Kashia compares
623 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kashia's all-time total is 63% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kashia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 623 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kashia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kashia splits its recorded history at 1996: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kashia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#13,786
Active since
1968
Kashia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2024
- Peak year (1998)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Kashia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kashia's strongest decade.
193 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kashia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 56
1970s
56 births
- 1980s
1980s
147 births
- 1990s
1990s
193 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s 58
2010s
58 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 193 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kashia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kashia's total volume
Kashia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kashia by state
Where Kashia concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Kashia's total US births 1.3%
Even split
8 of 623 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kashia? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 623 babies named Kashia. Today it holds rank #13786 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 42 births.
When was Kashia most popular? ▼
Kashia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 193 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Kashia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kashia are California (8 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Kashia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kashia since 1968 -- 57 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Kashia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kassandra, Kasey, Kassidy, Kasandra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kashia's data
- Kashia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (193 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kashias (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kashia
Nearby Names Like Kashia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kashia
Kassandra Girl
#1209 33,512 births
Kasey Girl
#1593 33,326 births
Kassidy Girl
#982 21,282 births
Kasandra Girl
#8511 9,468 births
Kassie Girl
#3184 7,034 births
Compare Kashia side by side: Kashia vs Kassandra Kashia vs Kasey Kashia vs Kassidy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kashia
Andreya #13785
1,159 births · Peak 2008
Kellan #13787
517 births · Peak 2013
Neeley #13784
412 births · Peak 1982
Maral #13788
362 births · Peak 1990
Ananda #13783
1,624 births · Peak 2002
Nereyda #13789
1,206 births · Peak 1981
Nikol #13782
885 births · Peak 1971
Quincie #13790
329 births · Peak 2025
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kashia: #13786 Girls' Name - 623 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kashia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kashia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.