Unknown; possibly a modern American creation
Kashay is a contemporary American name with no singular, established etymological root. It likely emerged as a rhythmic invention or a creative variation of names like Keisha or Cassia, though it lacks a definitive historical meaning.
Less common today
Kashay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,490 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).