Kajaun
Derived from the Hebrew name Kenan, meaning "he has acquired possession".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kajaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kajaun today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kajaun births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kajaun. 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 Kajaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,465
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Kajaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kajaun 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 Kajaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kajaun
The name Kajaun is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) between the 4th and 3rd millennia BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "ka-ja-un," which loosely translates to "the one who shines brightly" or "the radiant one."
Scholars have uncovered references to individuals bearing variations of this name in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets and other archaeological artifacts from the Sumerian era. One of the earliest known records dates back to around 2500 BCE, mentioning a high-ranking official named "Ka-ja-un-zi" who served under the rule of the legendary King Shulgi of Ur.
The name Kajaun gained further prominence during the subsequent Babylonian and Assyrian empires, where it was adopted and adapted by various ruling dynasties. It is believed that the name was associated with royalty and nobility, as evidenced by its frequent appearance in royal inscriptions and palace records from the time.
In the 7th century BCE, a notable figure named Kajaun-sharra-usur held a prominent position as a military commander under the reign of the Assyrian King Ashurbanipal. His exploits and victories are chronicled in the famous Assyrian royal annals, which detail his campaigns against neighboring kingdoms.
During the medieval period, the name Kajaun resurfaced in the Islamic world, particularly in the region of Persia (modern-day Iran). One of the most renowned individuals bearing this name was Kajaun al-Isfahani, a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE. His works, which covered a wide range of topics including literature, philosophy, and astronomy, were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure in history was Kajaun al-Hakim, a renowned physician and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and authored several treatises on various medical topics, some of which were widely studied and referenced throughout the Middle Ages.
In the 13th century CE, a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Kajaun Rumi, also known as Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, emerged from the city of Konya (in modern-day Turkey). His poetic works, such as the "Masnavi" and the "Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi," are widely regarded as masterpieces of Persian literature and have had a profound impact on Islamic spirituality and mysticism.
While the name Kajaun has its roots in ancient civilizations, its usage and popularity have endured throughout history, spanning various cultures and regions. Despite the passage of time, the name continues to hold significance and meaning, serving as a reminder of the rich tapestry of human civilization and the enduring influence of ancient traditions.
People
Kajaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kajaun 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
Kajaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kajaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kajaun 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 Kajaun a common name?
We classify Kajaun 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 Kajaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Kajaun was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kajaun is about 25 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 Kajaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kajaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kajaun 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 Kajaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kajaun 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 Kajaun 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 Kajaun as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.