Kashif
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kashif first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 916 babies have been named Kashif in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kashif is past its peak , currently ranked #17,298 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,298
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kashif
Kashif is a boy name .
Kashif is currently ranked #17,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kashif include Kas, Kash, Kashy, Kashie, Kay, Kaie, and Kaskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kashif include Kash, Kashton, Kashmir, Kashtyn, Kashmere . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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