Kaushal is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kausalya', which means 'prosperity'. This unisex name has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and cultural significance. It consists of three syllables: Kau-shahl, with the stress falling on the second syllable. Pronunciation may vary slightly based on regional accents, but it is generally emphasized as /kaʊˈʃæl/.
The name Kaushal had a steady increase in popularity between 2000 and 2004, with the highest number of births occurring in 2004 at seventeen. However, after 2004, the number of births decreased significantly, with six or fewer births each year until 2017, when it increased slightly to six again. Overall, there were a total of 119 babies named Kaushal born between 1991 and 2017.