How Many People Are Named Kyaw?

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

Kyaw
Very Rare
Burmese

Kyaw means 'leader' in Burmese, making it a name with a strong sense of purpose. Only 28 people named Kyaw live in the US today, which means 1 in 11,885,245 Americans have this name, making it very rare indeed. All 28 of these individuals are under 30, showing how modern and fresh this name remains.

~1,606
Living in US
1 in 206,382
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Burmese
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Ambitious
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,299,341
Worldwide Bearers
#138
Global Rank
🇲🇲 Myanmar
3,257,307
🇸🇬 Singapore
31,535
🇹🇭 Thailand
3,954
🇨🇳 China
1,625
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,100
🇺🇸 United States
941
🇲🇾 Malaysia
646
🇶🇦 Qatar
491
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
463
🇦🇺 Australia
318

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
28 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
28
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 28 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
32
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Kyaw Through the Generations

Kyaw saw its peak popularity in 2011 with 7 births, but overall, it's had a stable presence in the United States. The name's current generation consists entirely of young adults under 30, indicating a truly contemporary choice. With an average age of 12, Kyaw is a name that's just beginning to make its mark in the US, despite being well-known in Myanmar where it's much more common.

✨ Similar Names to Kyaw

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kyaw's Burmese roots

📄 About the Name Kyaw

How Many People Have the Name Kyaw?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,606 people in the United States currently share the name Kyaw. That works out to roughly 1 in every 206,382 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kyaw a Common or Rare Name?

Kyaw 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 Kyaw Mean?

Kyaw means "leader" and comes from Burmese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kyaw Most Popular?

The name Kyaw reached peak popularity in 2011, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Kyaw?

Approximately 1,606 people named Kyaw live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,606. That works out to roughly 1 in 206,382 Americans.

Is Kyaw a rare name?

Kyaw is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 206,382 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kyaw mean?

Kyaw means "leader" and comes from Burmese origins.

Is Kyaw more male or female?

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

When was Kyaw most popular?

Kyaw peaked in 2011 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,606
All-Time Births1,606
1 in X1 in 206,382
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2011
World Rank#138
Male %100%
Female %0%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.