Boy · #5,496 in 2026

Kaiyan

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

Current Rank

#5,496

Peak Rank

#4,003 (2012)

Total Babies

309

5-Yr Trend

+10%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4003

Peak Rank

309

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaiyan

Kaiyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 25 Kaiyans were born — ranking #4,003 that year. As of 2026, Kaiyan ranks #5,496 for baby boys with 17 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 309 Kaiyans 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 Kaiyan

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

Kyan
Qon
Qwn
Cune
Kyung
Kune
Qne
Cwen
Gyan
Quinn
Quin
Cwin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaiyan

What does the name Kaiyan mean?

Kaiyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaiyan in 2026?

In 2026, Kaiyan ranks #5,496 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaiyan most popular?

Kaiyan reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,003 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

Kaiyan has historically been most popular in Florida, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaiyan.

Is Kaiyan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaiyan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaiyan include Alban, Braxston, Brahm. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaiyan

Kaiyan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 309 births in the dataset. Kaiyan's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,003. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaiyan'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.