Kaizah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "victorious" or "successful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kaizah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaizah today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaizah births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaizah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaizah with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaizah. 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
#13,169
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kaizah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaizah 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 Kaizah 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 Kaizah
The name Kaizah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. Linguists suggest that the name may derive from the Arabic word "qaiz," which translates to "conqueror" or "victor," signifying strength, courage, and triumph.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kaizah can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature from the 8th century CE. It is speculated that the name gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes of the time, as it embodied qualities that were highly valued in leaders and warriors.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kaizah. In the 10th century, Kaizah ibn Abdallah was a renowned scholar and mathematician from Baghdad, whose contributions to the field of algebra and geometry were significant. Another prominent figure was Kaizah al-Hadrami, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Yemen, whose works explored the spiritual and mystical aspects of Islamic teachings.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Kaizah was particularly favored among the ruling elite. Kaizah Pasha, born in 1520, was a high-ranking military commander and statesman who played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Ottoman territories in the Balkans. His strategic prowess and leadership earned him a place in the annals of Ottoman history.
In more recent times, Kaizah Sayed was an influential Egyptian writer and feminist activist from the early 20th century. Born in 1892, she advocated for women's rights, education, and social reform, challenging traditional gender norms and paving the way for future generations of Egyptian feminists.
Another notable figure was Kaizah al-Ghamdi, a Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1965. He founded several successful businesses and dedicated himself to charitable initiatives, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare, making significant contributions to improving the lives of underprivileged communities.
While the name Kaizah has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique cultural interpretations and connotations to this powerful and historic name.
People
Kaizah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaizah 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
Kaizah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaizah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaizah 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 Kaizah a common name?
We classify Kaizah 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 Kaizah most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaizah was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaizah 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 Kaizah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaizah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaizah 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 Kaizah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaizah 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 Kaizah 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 common is the name Kaizah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.