How Many People Are Named Kaiyan?

Complete statistics for the name Kaiyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kaiyan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kaiyan means 'ruler' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. Only 1 in 1,209,699 Americans share this rare name, with just 273 people living today. It peaked in popularity in 2012, showing it's still a rising star among modern names.

~273
Living in US
1 in 1,209,699
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

74,085
Worldwide Bearers
#13,220
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
72,634
🇸🇬 Singapore
866
🇹🇼 Taiwan
291
🇮🇳 India
119
🇺🇸 United States
57
🇹🇭 Thailand
43
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
18
🇮🇩 Indonesia
18
🇪🇨 Ecuador
8
🇨🇦 Canada
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
273 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
275
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 275 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kaiyan Through the Generations

Kaiyan, a name that carries the weight of leadership and authority, has seen a steady rise in usage since its inception. With only 275 births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Kaiyan remains a niche choice, favored by parents seeking a unique moniker. The majority of those named Kaiyan are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations, likely due to its strong, modern connotations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
Florida 6

✨ Similar Names to Kaiyan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kaiyan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kaiyan

How Many People Have the Name Kaiyan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 273 people in the United States currently share the name Kaiyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,209,699 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kaiyan a Common or Rare Name?

Kaiyan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kaiyan Mean?

Kaiyan means "ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kaiyan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kaiyan Most Popular?

The name Kaiyan reached peak popularity in 2012, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kaiyan?

Approximately 273 people named Kaiyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 275. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,209,699 Americans.

Is Kaiyan a rare name?

Kaiyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,209,699 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kaiyan mean?

Kaiyan means "ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kaiyan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kaiyan are male and 0% are female.

When was Kaiyan most popular?

Kaiyan peaked in 2012 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US273
All-Time Births275
1 in X1 in 1,209,699
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2012
World Rank#13,220
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.