Kaiyer
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "kairos", meaning opportune time.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kaiyer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaiyer today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaiyer births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaiyer. 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 Kaiyer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,189
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Kaiyer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaiyer 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 Kaiyer 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaiyer
The name Kaiyer has its roots in the ancient language of Sanskrit, originating from the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kāya," meaning "body" or "physical form," and the suffix "-er," which denotes a person or agent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaiyer can be found in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this literary work, Kaiyer is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kaiyer has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Kaiyer Vaidya, a renowned Ayurvedic physician who lived in the 12th century CE in the region of present-day Gujarat, India. His contributions to the field of traditional Indian medicine were significant, and he authored several texts on the subject.
Another historical figure with the name Kaiyer was Kaiyer Ravi Varma, a celebrated Indian painter from the 19th century. Born in 1848 in the princely state of Travancore (now part of Kerala), Ravi Varma is renowned for his depictions of scenes from Hindu mythology and portraits of royalty. His works played a pivotal role in the revival of Indian art during the British colonial era.
In the realm of literature, Kaiyer Masud was a prominent Urdu poet who lived during the 18th century in the Indian subcontinent. His poetry, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, was widely acclaimed and influenced generations of writers and poets that followed.
Lastly, Kaiyer Hussain was a celebrated musician and tabla player from the 20th century. Born in 1925 in Uttar Pradesh, India, he was recognized as a master of the tabla and performed extensively both in India and abroad, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Kaiyer throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and significance across various fields and time periods.
People
Kaiyer + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaiyer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaiyer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaiyer 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 Kaiyer a common name?
We classify Kaiyer 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 Kaiyer most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaiyer was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaiyer is about 4 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 Kaiyer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaiyer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaiyer 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 Kaiyer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaiyer 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 Kaiyer 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 have Kaiyer as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kaiyer, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.