Kaisen

Kaisen - A very unique male name

Kaisen appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3391. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kaisen and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kaisen? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kaisen. The baby boy name Kaisen was given to 274 baby boys in 2025, ranking #788 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,351 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kaisen peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 788.

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Kaisen is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kaisen is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #163 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,398.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kaisen is where you live.

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Kaisen origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time, in the Kaisen/Kayson/Kaison family of sound-alike coinages

Kaisen appears in the data from 2010 and has risen quickly to a 2025 peak, following the fashion for Kai- beginnings and -sen endings. It resembles the Japanese word kaizen, 'continuous improvement,' but there is no evidence US parents took it from there, so that link is best treated as coincidence.

Origin uncertain

Kaisen is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kaisen, pop culture references for the name Kaisen and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kaisen

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kaisen, sorted by popularity.

Kenny / Keegan / Kim / Ken / Kane / Keenan / Kayson / Kason / Kian / Kasen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kaisen

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kaisen a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kaisen?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KY-sen · /ˈkaɪsən/
Some families pronounce it KAY-sen

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kayson — A more common spelling of the same sound
• Kaison — Another spelling of the same sound
• Kasen — Another spelling of the same sound

Nicknames: Kai

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kaisen for a sharp, current sound — Kai up front, a strong ending, and no older namesake to live up to.

Worth knowing

• Kayson, Kaison, Kasen and Cayson are all in use; misspellings are guaranteed