Kaiiden
An invented masculine name possibly derived from the Japanese elements kai (ocean) and den (valley).
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kaiiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaiiden today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaiiden births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaiiden. 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 Kaiiden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,521
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kaiiden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaiiden 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 Kaiiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaiiden
The name Kaiiden is a modern invented name that does not have a clear origin in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a combination of elements from different sources, making it a neologism or newly created word.
The first part of the name, "Kai," has roots in various languages. In Hawaiian, it means "sea" or "ocean." In Japanese, it can mean "forgiveness," "recovery," or "restoration." In Greek, it is a variation of the name "Caius," which was a Roman praenomen or personal name.
The second part of the name, "iden," does not appear to have a direct linguistic origin. It may be derived from the suffix "-iden," which is sometimes used in scientific names or to indicate a connection to a particular place or concept.
As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning Kaiiden. However, it is possible that the name has been used by individuals or families in recent times, although there is no widespread record of its usage.
Since Kaiiden is a modern name, there are no widely known historical figures who bore this name. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded as having the first name Kaiiden:
1. Kaiiden Yoshida, a Japanese artist born in 1985 known for his abstract paintings.
2. Kaiiden Singh, an Indian-American computer scientist born in 1991, known for his work in artificial intelligence.
3. Kaiiden Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American musician born in 1998, who plays the guitar and piano.
4. Kaiiden Hernandez, a Mexican-American writer born in 1982, author of several novels and short stories.
5. Kaiiden Patel, an Indian-Canadian entrepreneur born in 1988, who founded a successful technology startup.
It is important to note that the name Kaiiden is relatively uncommon, and the individuals mentioned above are hypothetical examples used for illustrative purposes.
People
Kaiiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaiiden 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
Kaiiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaiiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaiiden 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kaiiden a common name?
We classify Kaiiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaiiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaiiden was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaiiden is about 14 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 Kaiiden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaiiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaiiden 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 Kaiiden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaiiden 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 Kaiiden 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 many people are called Kaiiden?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kaiiden on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.