Cherish

Meaning of Cherish

To hold something very dear, to treasure it. It signifies deep affection and value.

Cherish has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cherish

After ranking as high as #643 in 2007, Cherish has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cherish

• Cherish Lee
  American actress and singer
• Cherish Olden
  American actress
• Cherish Maxwell
  American reality television personality
• Cherish Waters
  American singer-songwriter
• Cherish Kai
  American visual artist

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Questions about the name Cherish

What does the name Cherish mean?

Cherish means to hold something very dear, to treasure it. it signifies deep affection and value, and it comes from English origins.

Is Cherish a boy's or a girl's name?

Cherish is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cherish?

Cherish did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cherish most popular?

Cherish peaked at #643 in 2007.