Boy · #1,156 in 2026

Kaius

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

Current Rank

#1,156

Peak Rank

#1,026 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+21%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#1026

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaius

Kaius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 201 Kaiuss were born — ranking #1,026 that year. As of 2026, Kaius ranks #1,156 for baby boys with 182 births, rising sharply (+21% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Kaiuss 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+

No data

Names that sound like Kaius

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

Chaos
Qais
Case
Cakes
Cuss
Cus
Cous
Kaos
Kas
Kus
Cates
Kates

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaius

What does the name Kaius mean?

Kaius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaius in 2026?

In 2026, Kaius ranks #1,156 among boys' names in the U.S., with 182 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaius most popular?

Kaius reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #1,026 that year with 201 babies given the name.

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

Kaius has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Nebraska, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaius.

Is Kaius a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaius include Melford, Wendall, Isa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaius

Kaius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kaius's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #1,026. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaius'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.