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Kahzi

A unique name of unknown origin, possibly derived from ancient roots.

Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kahzi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kahzi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kahzi births was 2020 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kahzi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kahzi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

10

~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans

Peak year

2020

5 babies that year

Average age

6

years old

2021 SSA rank

#13,059

Tracked since 2020

Popularity

Kahzi: popularity over time

Babies born per year

013452020

Decades

Kahzi by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kahzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2020s10010

Origin

Meaning and history of Kahzi

The given name Kahzi has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around the 4th millennium BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ka," meaning "mouth," and "zi," meaning "life," suggesting a connection to the concept of speech or the spoken word.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kahzi can be found in the Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, where a character bearing this name is mentioned as a wise scribe and scholar. This literary work, dating back to around 2100 BC, provides insight into the cultural significance and prevalence of the name during that period.

In the subsequent centuries, the name Kahzi appeared in various historical records and inscriptions throughout the ancient Near East. One notable individual was Kahzi of Uruk, a renowned poet and playwright who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BC. His works, though fragmented, have been instrumental in understanding the literary traditions of that era.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Kahzi was a high-ranking official and advisor to the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II, who ruled from 605 to 562 BC. This Kahzi is mentioned in several cuneiform tablets documenting his role in administrative affairs and diplomatic negotiations during the Neo-Babylonian period.

In the realm of religious texts, the name Kahzi is found in the ancient Zoroastrian scriptures known as the Avesta, dating back to the 6th century BC. A character by this name is depicted as a wise sage and spiritual teacher, reflecting the name's association with wisdom and knowledge.

During the Hellenistic period, a notable individual named Kahzi of Alexandria lived in the 3rd century BC. He was a renowned scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is credited with developing several geometric principles still studied today.

Centuries later, in the 9th century AD, a prominent Muslim scholar and philosopher named Kahzi al-Kindi, also known as "the Philosopher of the Arabs," gained recognition for his works on various subjects, including mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics. His influential writings played a pivotal role in the transmission of ancient Greek knowledge to the Islamic world.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Kahzi, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, often associated with scholarly pursuits, wisdom, and intellectual endeavors.

People

Kahzi + last name combinations

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FAQ

Kahzi: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kahzi?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kahzi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.

Is Kahzi a common name?

We classify Kahzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Kahzi most popular?

The single biggest year for Kahzi was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kahzi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kahzi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Kahzi a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kahzi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Kahzi still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Kahzi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kahzi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How common is the name Kahzi?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Kahzi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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