Boy · #4,929 in 2026

Kj

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

Current Rank

#4,929

Peak Rank

#4,625 (2021)

Total Babies

256

5-Yr Trend

+20%

1993

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#4625

Peak Rank

256

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kj

Kj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 21 Kjs were born — ranking #4,625 that year. As of 2026, Kj ranks #4,929 for baby boys with 20 births, rising sharply (+20% over the past five years). In total, more than 256 Kjs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Kj

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

Cge
Hkj
Khj
Csh
Ksh
Ghj
Ghg
Kkg
Kih
Cage
Co
Ca

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kj

What does the name Kj mean?

Kj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kj in 2026?

In 2026, Kj ranks #4,929 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Kj most popular?

Kj reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #4,625 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Kj a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kj include Ashrith, Dakarri, Anari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kj

Kj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 256 births in the dataset. Kj's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #4,625. Use the chart and map above to compare Kj'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.