Kais
Every Kais since 1994 — 423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kais
Kais is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,554 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 423 American babies have been named Kais. Its peak came in 2017, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kais stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kais year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,554 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,930 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,940 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,367 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,554 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,080 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,052 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,051 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,821 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2,909 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,140 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,845 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,291 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,230 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,195 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,264 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,420 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,968 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,564 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,385 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,625 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,870 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,228 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,464 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,698 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,579 |
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Famous people named Kais
- Kais Saied Politician · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kais in 2025?
Kais ranked #3,554 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kais?
423 babies have been named Kais in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kais most popular?
Kais peaked in 2017, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Kais a boy or girl name?
Kais is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kais rising or falling?
Kais is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kais?
Well-known people named Kais include Kais Saied (politician).