Kazoua
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially representing a combination of elements.
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Kazoua. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kazoua today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kazoua births was 1990 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kazoua. 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 Kazoua. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
1990
9 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,322
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Kazoua: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kazoua from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 50 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kazoua 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 Kazoua during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kazoua
The given name Kazoua has its origins in the ancient Berber language, spoken by the indigenous people of North Africa. The name is believed to have emerged during the 5th century BCE in the region that is now modern-day Algeria and Morocco.
Kazoua is derived from the Berber root word "kaz," which means "to shine" or "to illuminate." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as brilliant, radiant, or enlightened. In the Berber culture, names often carried deep symbolism and were intended to reflect positive traits or aspirations for the child.
While the name does not appear in any major religious scriptures or ancient texts, it has been documented in historical records from the region. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 7th century CE, where a Berber poet and scholar named Kazoua ibn Qassim is mentioned in chronicles from the Umayyad Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kazoua. In the 10th century, Kazoua al-Muhajir was a renowned astronomer and mathematician from the city of Fez, Morocco. His contributions to the field of astronomy were widely recognized during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Kazoua ibn Yusuf, a 12th-century Berber ruler who governed a significant portion of what is now modern-day Algeria. He was known for his diplomatic skills and his efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.
In the 14th century, Kazoua al-Andalusi was a celebrated poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain. His works, which were written in both Arabic and Berber languages, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature.
During the 16th century, Kazoua al-Maghribi was a renowned explorer and navigator from Morocco. He embarked on several voyages along the West African coast and is credited with contributing valuable knowledge to the field of cartography at the time.
It is worth noting that while the name Kazoua has its roots in the Berber culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by other communities over the centuries, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East. The name's association with brilliance and enlightenment has likely contributed to its enduring popularity across various cultures and time periods.
People
Kazoua + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kazoua 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
Kazoua: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kazoua?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kazoua 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 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Kazoua a common name?
We classify Kazoua as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kazoua most popular?
The single biggest year for Kazoua was 1990, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kazoua is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kazoua a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kazoua 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.
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.