Kaviyon
A Sanskrit name meaning "poet" or "writer of poetry".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kaviyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaviyon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaviyon births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaviyon. 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 Kaviyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,305
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Kaviyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaviyon 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 Kaviyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaviyon
The name Kaviyon is of ancient Persian origin, derived from the Old Persian word "kavi" which means "wise" or "poet." It is believed to have emerged during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of Europe, between 550 BCE and 330 BCE.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kaviyon can be found in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism. It is mentioned in the Yasna, a collection of hymns and prayers, where it is used as an epithet for the divine beings who embody wisdom and poetic inspiration.
In the 6th century BCE, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher named Kaviyon is said to have lived during the reign of Cyrus the Great. His works, though not fully preserved, are believed to have influenced the development of Persian literature and philosophy.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kaviyon was a 10th-century Persian poet and astronomer who lived during the Samanid Empire. He is credited with writing several influential works on astronomy and astrology, which were widely studied in the Islamic world.
During the Timurid Dynasty in the 15th century, a renowned Persian calligrapher named Kaviyon gained recognition for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script. His calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region.
In the 16th century, a Persian philosopher and mystic named Kaviyon authored several treatises on Sufism and the metaphysical nature of existence. His writings were deeply influenced by the teachings of influential Sufi poets like Rumi and Hafez.
While the name Kaviyon has its roots in ancient Persian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various ethnic groups across the Middle East and Central Asia. The name continues to carry the connotations of wisdom, poetry, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
People
Kaviyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaviyon 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
Kaviyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaviyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaviyon 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 Kaviyon a common name?
We classify Kaviyon 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 Kaviyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaviyon was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaviyon is about 16 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 Kaviyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaviyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaviyon 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 Kaviyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaviyon 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 Kaviyon 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 Kaviyon as a first name?
You can see how many people have the name Kaviyon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.