Kazi
Every Kazi since 1989 — 697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kazi
Kazi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,821 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 697 American babies have been named Kazi — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kazi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kazi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,540 | 45 | #2,821 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,354 | 33 | #3,490 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,747 | 42 | #2,979 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,838 | 38 | #3,185 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,857 | 40 | #3,051 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,281 | 42 | #2,865 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,846 | 25 | #4,177 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,966 | 17 | #5,429 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,032 | 17 | #5,411 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,326 | 14 | #6,195 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,456 | 20 | #4,810 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,876 | 14 | #6,152 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,807 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,497 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,068 | 14 | #6,105 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,235 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,449 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,014 | 6 | #11,849 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,724 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,195 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,835 | 14 | #5,739 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,442 | 10 | #7,280 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,722 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,806 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,716 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,463 | 7 | #8,683 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,101 | 8 | #6,695 |
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Famous people named Kazi
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Writer · 1899–1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kazi in 2025?
Kazi ranked #2,821 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kazi?
697 babies have been named Kazi in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kazi most popular?
Kazi peaked in 2022, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Kazi a boy or girl name?
Kazi is used for both: about 22% of babies named Kazi have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Kazi rising or falling?
Kazi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kazi?
Well-known people named Kazi include Kazi Nazrul Islam (writer).