Find out how popular the first name Kaiis has been for the last 17 years (from 2004 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kaiis by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Kaiis is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kaiis.

The history of the first name Kaiis

The name Kaiis is believed to have originated in ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "kai," meaning "earth" or "land," and the suffix "-is," which denotes possession or belonging. Thus, the name Kaiis could be interpreted as "belonging to the earth" or "of the land."

In Sumerian mythology, the goddess Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was associated with the earth and fertility. It's possible that the name Kaiis was initially given to individuals born during planting or harvesting seasons, as a way to honor the goddess and ensure a bountiful yield.

The earliest known record of the name Kaiis can be found in ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets were discovered in the archaeological sites of Uruk and Ur, which were major cities of the Sumerian civilization.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Kaiis was a Sumerian priest and scholar who lived around 2300 BCE. He is credited with compiling one of the earliest known dictionaries, which contained Sumerian and Akkadian words and their translations.

Another famous Kaiis was a Babylonian astronomer who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BCE). He made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and is believed to have developed one of the earliest known calendars based on lunar cycles.

In the 8th century BCE, a Phoenician merchant named Kaiis was known for his extensive trade routes across the Mediterranean region. He is said to have established settlements in modern-day Tunisia and Spain, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences between the Phoenician civilization and the local populations.

During the 4th century BCE, a Greek philosopher named Kaiis from the city of Ephesus was a student of Plato and a renowned teacher in his own right. He is credited with writing several treatises on ethics, logic, and metaphysics, although only fragments of his works have survived.

In the 1st century CE, a Roman general named Kaiis Cornelius led several successful military campaigns against the Germanic tribes along the Rhine and Danube frontiers. He is remembered for his strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership, which helped secure the borders of the Roman Empire during a time of frequent conflicts.

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