Kasai Boy
Origin(s)
Japanese; African
Meaning
Japanese: fire; African: the one who brings joy
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'Kasai' is associated with fire, symbolizing warmth and energy. In various African cultures, names similar to Kasai often signify joy and positivity, reflecting the importance of happiness in community life.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Kasa
- Kassai
International Variants
- Kasa (Spanish)
- Kassai (Hungarian)
Famous people named Kasai
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Fictional characters named Kasai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kasai was first seen in the United States in 1996. Kasai has ranked as high as #1266 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kasai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kasai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 10 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 94 |