Kaigen
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kaigen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 33 babies have been named Kaigen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaigen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,074 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,074
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kaigen
Kaigen is a boy name .
Is Kaigen a boy or girl name? Kaigen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,074 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,507. Kaigen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kaigen is currently ranked #31,074 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaigen include Kai, Kaig, Kaigy, Kaigie, Kay, Kaie, and Kaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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