Kais
Boy name · #3553 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kais? In official American birth records, Kais has been tracked continuously since 1994, giving it 31 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 32 baby boys were named Kais, placing it at #3553 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #5999, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 56,250 boys born in 2025 was named Kais.
Babies named Kais per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 31-year story
Kais first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 43 boys were named Kais — good for #2798 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kais against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kais in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kais is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kais will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kais is most common
State-level data for Kais is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kais
Statistically, parents drawn to Kais tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sudais, Qais, Owais, Yunis, and Mathis.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kais | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3513 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3896 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3883 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4303 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4494 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4020 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4951 |
| 2018 | 26 | #3993 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2798 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2885 |
| 2015 | 14 | #5999 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7562 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7026 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12274 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9600 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12231 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9864 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6763 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8173 |
| 2006 | 9 | #7998 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9115 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7536 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9581 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10556 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9112 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kais?
In official American birth records, the name Kais first appeared in 1994 (over 31 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 31 years.
Is Kais a popular boy name?
Kais ranked #3553 among boys in 2025 with 32 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #5999.
When was the name Kais most popular?
Kais peaked in 2017, when 43 American boys received the name (ranked #2798 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kais?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 56,250 newborn American boys was named Kais. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.