Kaigan
Kaigan is a boy baby name. Ranked #16,091 in the US, popular nicknames include Kai, Kay, and Kaiie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kaigan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 7 babies have been named Kaigan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaigan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,091 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,091
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Kaigan is also used as a girl name, ranked #19661.
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About the Name Kaigan
Kaigan is a boy name .
Is Kaigan a boy or girl name? Kaigan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,091 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,661. Kaigan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kaigan is currently ranked #16,091 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaigan include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kaigie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis