Kish
Pronunciation: [ k-IHSH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kish first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 5 babies have been named Kish in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kish is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,181 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,181
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kish is also used as a girl name, ranked #47308.
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About the Name Kish
Kish is a boy name .
Is Kish a boy or girl name? Kish is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,181 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,308. Kish is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kish is currently ranked #40,181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kish include Kisen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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