Keshav Boy

Popularity: #870 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-shahv / ˈkeɪʃɑːv

Sanskrit

Meaning

The one who is clever; Lord Krishna

Historical & Cultural Background

Keshav is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is often associated with Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The name signifies intelligence and cleverness, reflecting the attributes of Krishna. It is popular in India and among Hindu communities worldwide.

Trend Summary

Keshav has seen consistent usage within Hindu communities, though specific popularity trends in the US are not well-documented.

Similar Names

KeshavaKrishnaKaranKumarKavishKashanKailash

Variants

  • Keshava
  • Keshav

International Variants

  • Keshav (Hindi/India)
  • Keshava (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Keshav

Keshav Dutt was an Indian field hockey player who won a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics.

Keshav Sitaram Bhatt was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Lok Sabha.

Keshav Prasad Maurya is an Indian politician and the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Keshav Chandra Dutt was a notable Indian artist known for his contributions to Indian classical music.

Fictional characters named Keshav

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Sibling Suggestions

KiranKunalKavyaKritiKartik

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keshav was first seen in the United States in 1987. Keshav has ranked as high as #1311 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Keshav has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Keshav (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 9
60%
NY 6
40%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19876
19907
199110
199210
19935
19948
199512
199619
199724
199823
199928
200033
200141
200228
200346
200440
200535
200643
200754
200851
200950
201060
201150
201255
201355
201456
201551
201655
201748
201855
201947
202042
202145
202246
202365
202454