Boy name · Sanskrit
Kailash
“the sacred mountain Kailash”
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About the name
Kailash is the mountain in the Himalaya, Kailāsa in Sanskrit, held sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and followers of Bon. In Hindu tradition it is the home of Shiva.
As a given name it is used for boys in India. It is said KY-lash, and English speakers manage it without help.
Two syllables take one or three (Kailash Jude, Kailash Alexander). On our vibe map it is Nature-Inspired with Mythological weight.
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Is Kailash a boy or girl name?
Kailash is traditionally a boy name of Sanskrit origin.
What does the name Kailash mean?
Kailash means “the sacred mountain Kailash” of Sanskrit origin. Kailash is the mountain in the Himalaya, Kailāsa in Sanskrit, held sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and followers of Bon. In Hindu tradition it is the home of Shiva.
Where does the name Kailash come from?
Kailash is Sanskrit in origin. As a given name it is used for boys in India. It is said KY-lash, and English speakers manage it without help.
How popular is Kailash?
Kailash did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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