How to say it
KASH
kæʃ
Masculine
Kash
Money; case-maker
What it means
A respelling of Cash, from the surname Cash and the everyday word for money, also a short for Cassius.
Kash is a flashy spelling of Cash. As a surname Cash came from a maker of cases or boxes, by way of the Latin capsa, and it doubles as the everyday word for money, which gives the name its bold, confident ring. It also works as a short for Cassius. Johnny Cash anchors the original spelling. One sharp syllable.
How to spell Kash
The standard spelling is Kash. Common variants include Cash, Kashe, Cashe, but Kash is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #240 in 2021, currently #286 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
A respelling of Cash; also a short for Cassius.
- Pop culture
Johnny Cash carries the original spelling.
Spelling variants
- Cash
- Kashe
- Cashe
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Common questions
- What does the name Kash mean?
- A respelling of Cash, from the surname Cash and the everyday word for money, also a short for Cassius.
- What does Kash mean in English?
- In English, Kash means "Money; case-maker." Kash is a flashy spelling of Cash. As a surname Cash came from a maker of cases or boxes, by way of the Latin capsa, and it doubles as the everyday word for money, which gives the name its bold, confident ring. It also works as a short for Cassius. Johnny Cash anchors the original spelling. One sharp syllable.
- How do you pronounce Kash?
- Kash is pronounced kæʃ. Say it as KASH, with the stress on the "kash" syllable.
- How do you spell Kash?
- The standard spelling is Kash. Common spelling variants include Cash, Kashe, Cashe.
- Is Kash a boy or girl name?
- Kash is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Kash?
- Kash ranked #286 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.