Name Meaning & Origin
"Kaj is a given name of unknown origin, particularly common in the Nordic countries, loaned from the Continent"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Kaj is a given name of unknown origin, particularly common in the Nordic countries, loaned from the Continent. It might be derived from Frisian Kaye (hen) or Latin Caius. In Denmark, Finland and Norway, the name is predominantly male, while in Sweden the name is unisex.
Kaj is a given name of unknown origin, particularly common in the Nordic countries, loaned from the Continent. It might be derived from Frisian Kaye (hen) or Latin Caius. In Denmark, Finland and Norway, the name is predominantly male, while in Sweden the name is unisex.
Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.
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Root element "Kaj" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Kaj is a given name of unknown origin, particularly common in the Nordic countries, loaned from the Continent".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~510 people named Kaj in the US. Peaked in 2006 with 20 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Kaj is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 3.
Kaj is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 510 people in the United States are named Kaj. The name peaked in 2006 with 20 recorded uses.
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