Kasai

Kasai - A very unique male name

Kasai appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #4149. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kasai and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kasai? 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 Kasai. The baby boy name Kasai was given to 403 baby boys in 2025, ranking #632 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,638 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kasai peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 632.

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Kasai is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kasai is currently topping the baby name charts in Delaware at position #118 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,057.

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 Kasai is where you live.

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Kasai origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time

Kasai is one of the newest names in this batch: it appeared in US data only in 2014, with just a few hundred births in total, and has jumped to the top 650 by 2025. Kasai exists in Japan as a surname and place name, but there is no documented link between that and the American given-name use, which reads as a modern coinage built around the popular Kai sound — so no meaning is claimed for it.

Origin uncertain

Kasai is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Kasai

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

Kai / Kash / Kasey / Koa / Kase / Kye / Kayce / Kace / Khai / Kay /

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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 Kasai

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 Kasai 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 Kasai?

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

kah-SY · /kəˈsaɪ/
Pronunciation is not settled; kah-SY and KAH-sy are both heard.

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Kasai for its sleek, Kai-centred sound and its novelty — a name almost no one else has yet.

Worth knowing

• With so little history, spelling and pronunciation are unsettled, and many will hear 'Cassie' or ask what it is short for.