Will my child share the name Kashif with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Kashif per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kashif in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kashif becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kashif is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1123 places over the last five years to #3689 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Kashif a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kashif is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kashif a popular baby name in the United States?

Kashif does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Kashif

Kashif is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kashif in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3689

About the Name Kashif

Kashif is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1123 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #489 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kashif is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.