Kaid
Arabic masculine name meaning "mighty, powerful, or enduring".
Name Census estimates that about 465 living Americans carry the first name Kaid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaid today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaid births was 2004 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaid. 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.
People living today
465
~ 1 in 737,106 Americans
Peak year
2004
22 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,620
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Kaid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaid from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 158 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kaid remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaid 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 Kaid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaid
The given name Kaid has its origins rooted in Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Qaid," which means "leader" or "commander." The name can be traced back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE, when it was likely bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.
In ancient Islamic texts and historical records, the name Kaid appears to have been associated with notable figures who displayed qualities of leadership and bravery. One such individual was Kaid ibn al-Walid, a renowned military commander who served under the Umayyad Caliphate during the 7th century. He played a pivotal role in the Muslim conquests of the Levant and North Africa.
The name Kaid also has a strong presence in Arabic literature, particularly in poetry and prose from the medieval period. It was often used as a metaphor or symbol to represent strength, courage, and the ability to guide others.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kaid. One of the earliest recorded examples is Kaid al-Jaza'iri (1808-1849), an Algerian military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against French colonization in the 19th century. His unwavering leadership and dedication to his cause earned him a prominent place in Algerian history.
Another notable figure was Kaid Bey (1422-1496), a Mamluk Sultan who ruled over Egypt and Syria in the 15th century. He is renowned for his architectural contributions, including the construction of the Kaid Bey Mosque in Cairo, which is considered a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture.
In the realm of literature, Kaid Ndiaye (1924-2009) was a Senegalese writer and poet who made significant contributions to the Negritude movement. His works explored themes of cultural identity, resistance, and the African diaspora experience.
Kaid Idrissi (1949-2014) was a prominent Moroccan artist and calligrapher, renowned for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works that blended traditional Islamic art with contemporary styles.
The name Kaid has also been carried by individuals in various fields, such as Kaid Benfield (born 1952), an American author and advocate for sustainable communities, and Kaid Mohamed (born 1990), a professional footballer who played for the Algerian national team.
People
Kaid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 465 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaid 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 737,106 US residents.
Is Kaid a common name?
We classify Kaid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 470 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaid most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaid was 2004, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaid is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaid 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.
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.