Kishore

Kishore is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “a colt; a youth, lad.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2007.

Kishore at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“a colt; a youth, lad”

About the name Kishore

Kishore belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “a colt; a youth, lad” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kishore first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8867 in 1990, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 30 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kishore in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#8867 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Total since 1880
30

Kishore in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#4052 in 2006
Babies named Kishore in 2007
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kishore mean?

Kishore means “a colt; a youth, lad” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kishore a boy or girl name?

Kishore is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2007.

What origin is the name Kishore?

Kishore comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Kishore?

Kishore first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #8867 in 1990, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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