Kaizley
Meaning "field of victory", an English name of modern coinage.
Name Census estimates that about 352 living Americans carry the first name Kaizley. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaizley today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaizley births was 2021 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaizley. 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.
People living today
352
~ 1 in 973,734 Americans
Peak year
2021
38 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,758
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kaizley: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaizley from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 208 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kaizley remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaizley 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 Kaizley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaizleys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaizley
The name Kaizley is an English given name with uncertain origins, but its etymology suggests it may have roots in various cultures and linguistic backgrounds. One theory traces its origins to the Germanic name Kaizar, derived from the Latin word "Caesar," which means "ruler" or "emperor." This connection could indicate that the name was initially associated with nobility or leadership.
Another possible origin lies in the Arabic name Kayz, which means "elegant" or "graceful." This derivation suggests that the name Kaizley may have been adopted or influenced by Arabic-speaking cultures, potentially during periods of cultural exchange or migration.
Some sources also link Kaizley to the Scottish name Kezia, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning "cassia tree" or "cinnamon." This biblical connection could imply that the name has religious or spiritual significance for certain communities.
While historical records of the name Kaizley are scarce, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Kaizley Browning, a British composer and musician born in 1856. His works, though not widely recognized today, contributed to the musical landscape of Victorian England.
Another figure of note is Kaizley Woodson, an American civil rights activist and educator who lived from 1892 to 1975. Woodson played a crucial role in advocating for equal education opportunities for African Americans in the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Kaizley Jameson was a renowned Irish poet and novelist who lived from 1920 to 1998. Her works explored themes of identity, nature, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Moving to more recent times, Kaizley Stevenson was a influential Australian environmentalist and conservationist who dedicated her life to protecting the country's unique ecosystems. Her efforts spanned from 1945 to 2018 and left a lasting impact on environmental policies and public awareness.
Lastly, Kaizley Dimitrova was a Bulgarian Olympic gymnast who competed in the 1980s. Her exceptional skill and grace on the balance beam earned her numerous medals and made her a national icon in her home country.
While the name Kaizley may have diverse origins and interpretations, its rarity and unique sound have contributed to its enduring presence throughout history, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields and cultures.
People
Kaizley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaizley 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
Kaizley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaizley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 352 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaizley 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 973,734 US residents.
Is Kaizley a common name?
We classify Kaizley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaizley most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaizley was 2021, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaizley is about 8 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 Kaizley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaizley a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaizley in the SSA data are female. 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 Kaizley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaizley 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 Kaizley 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 share the name Kaizley?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kaizley, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.