Kaizir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous one".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kaizir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaizir today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaizir births was 2023 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaizir. 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 Kaizir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
11 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,508
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kaizir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaizir 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 Kaizir 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaizir
The name Kaizir originates from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest recorded languages in human history, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "kai" meaning "earth" and "zir" meaning "to rise," suggesting a connection to the concept of the rising sun or a new beginning.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kaizir can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in the world. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd millennium BCE and are believed to be among the earliest examples of written language.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, Kaizir was the name of a minor deity associated with the dawn and the renewal of life. This connection to the rising sun and the cycle of life may have contributed to the popularity of the name among the ancient Sumerians.
The name Kaizir gained widespread recognition during the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which ruled over Mesopotamia from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE. One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name was Kaizir of Akkad, a renowned warrior and advisor to the legendary king Sargon of Akkad, who lived around 2334–2279 BCE.
Another notable figure named Kaizir was a Sumerian scribe and scholar who lived during the Old Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE. His works on astronomy and mathematics were highly influential and helped shape the development of early sciences in the region.
In the 7th century BCE, a Babylonian astrologer named Kaizir is credited with making significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and their movements. His observations and calculations were instrumental in the development of early astronomical knowledge.
During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from 224 CE to 651 CE, there was a renowned physician named Kaizir who was renowned for his expertise in traditional Persian medicine. His writings on herbal remedies and medical practices were widely studied and influential in the region.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Kaizir has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a few notable figures bearing this name. However, its connection to the ancient Sumerian and Mesopotamian cultures and its association with the concepts of rebirth and renewal have given it a unique and enduring legacy.
People
Kaizir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaizir 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
Kaizir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaizir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaizir 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kaizir a common name?
We classify Kaizir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaizir most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaizir was 2023, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaizir 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 Kaizir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaizir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaizir 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 Kaizir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaizir 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 Kaizir 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 Kaizir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.