Kais Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kais means 'leader' or 'king' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Kais
Kais is a name of Arabic origin that means 'leader' or 'king'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'kaiss', which means 'generosity' or 'nobility'. The name has a strong historical significance, as it was used by several famous historical figures, including Emperor Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire and King Kais of Numidia. It is a popular name in Arab-speaking countries and symbolizes strength, power, and authority.
Popularity of the Name Kais
The popularity for the name Kais peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 43 births, which ranked number 6,338 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Kais had the most male births in 2017 with 43, which ranked number 2,794 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Kais has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 24 births, an increase of 380.00%. Among males, Kais has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 24 births, an increase of 380.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kais
- 10 Year Trend of Kais: 380.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kais: 380.00%
Popularity of Kais by State
For males, Kais was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kais. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kais
- Total Births of Kais: 28 (16.98%)
- Male Births of Kais: 28 (16.98%)
Given the upward trend of Kais over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.98% increase in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. Male births for Kais have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, an increase of 16.98%.