Boy · #7,116 in 2026

Kaihan

Name: Popularity of the name Kaihan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kaihan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,116

Peak Rank

#5,867 (2022)

Total Babies

112

5-Yr Trend

+17%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#5867

Peak Rank

112

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaihan

Kaihan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 15 Kaihans were born — ranking #5,867 that year. As of 2026, Kaihan ranks #7,116 for baby boys with 10 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 112 Kaihans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kaihan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaihan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cwen
Kian
Keon
Kyan
Kion
Qon
Kayan
Quyen
Cten
Ctan
Can
Quinn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaihan

What does the name Kaihan mean?

Kaihan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaihan in 2026?

In 2026, Kaihan ranks #7,116 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaihan most popular?

Kaihan reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,867 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kaihan most popular?

Kaihan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaihan.

Is Kaihan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kaihan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kaihan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaihan include Brisco, Raydell, Elizar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaihan

Kaihan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 112 births in the dataset. Kaihan's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,867. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaihan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.