Kailiam
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kailiam. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kailiam today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kailiam births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kailiam. 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 Kailiam. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,164
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kailiam: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kailiam 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 Kailiam during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kailiam
The name Kailiam has its origins rooted in the ancient Sanskrit language, which emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kailasa," which refers to the mythical abode of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The name is often associated with concepts of spirituality, purity, and enlightenment.
In Hindu mythology, Mount Kailash, located in the Himalayas, is revered as a sacred pilgrimage site and is believed to be the earthly manifestation of Lord Shiva's celestial abode, Kailasa. The name Kailiam is thought to have originated as a reference to this divine mountain, symbolizing a connection to the divine and the pursuit of spiritual growth.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kailiam are found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts mention individuals with variations of the name, often associated with sages, ascetics, or figures of spiritual significance.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Kailiam was Kailiam Rishi, a revered sage who is said to have lived in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. Kailiam Rishi is renowned for his contributions to the philosophical and spiritual teachings of Hinduism, and his name is often invoked in religious ceremonies and rituals.
Another prominent individual with the name Kailiam was Kailiam Bhatt, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. Kailiam Bhatt made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
In the 13th century CE, Kailiam Swami, a celebrated spiritual leader and mystic, gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent. Kailiam Swami was known for his profound teachings on self-realization and the attainment of inner peace, and he attracted a large following of devoted disciples.
During the 16th century, Kailiam Das was a renowned poet and mystic from the Indian state of Odisha. His devotional poetry, which was deeply rooted in the bhakti tradition of Hinduism, is still widely celebrated and recited in various parts of India.
In more recent times, Kailiam Nath, a prominent Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher, gained recognition in the 20th century for his teachings on the integration of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Kailiam Nath's works explored the connections between different spiritual paths and aimed to foster a deeper understanding of universal truths.
People
Kailiam + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kailiam as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kailiam: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kailiam?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kailiam 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kailiam a common name?
We classify Kailiam as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kailiam most popular?
The single biggest year for Kailiam was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kailiam is about 3 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 Kailiam in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kailiam a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kailiam 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 Kailiam still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kailiam 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 Kailiam 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 Americans are named Kailiam?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.