Kaysan Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAY-sahn //ˈkeɪsɑn//

Origin: Arabic; Persian

Meaning: King; Ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kaysan has its roots in Arabic, deriving from the word "Qays," which means "firm" or "resolute." The name evolved through various forms, with Kaysan being a variant that reflects the phonetic and morphological adaptations typical of names as they transition across cultures and languages. The Arabic influence on names has been significant, particularly in regions where Islamic culture has flourished, leading to the adoption and adaptation of many Arabic names into other languages, including English.

Historically, the name Kaysan is associated with notable figures in Islamic history. One such figure is Kaysan al-Muhallab, a prominent military leader in the Umayyad period during the 7th century.

The name has also been linked to various scholars and poets throughout the Islamic Golden Age, contributing to its cultural significance. The spread of Islam and the Arabic language facilitated the dissemination of names like Kaysan across diverse regions, influencing local naming conventions.

Culturally, the name Kaysan carries connotations of strength and determination, qualities that have been revered in many societies. In Islamic tradition, names often reflect desirable attributes, and Kaysan's meaning aligns with this practice.

The name's historical resonance is further enhanced by its association with various literary and historical texts that celebrate the virtues of its bearers. While Kaysan may not have a widely recognized diminutive form, its phonetic structure lends itself to affectionate variations in different cultures, maintaining its appeal across generations.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaysan was first seen in the United States in 2002.

Kaysan has ranked as high as #9100 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York.

In the past 5 years the name Kaysan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kaysan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kaysan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kaysan.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 23 23
2024 21 21
2023 11 11
2022 13 13
2021 17 17
2020 15 15
2019 21 21
2018 15 15
2017 14 14
2016 23 23
2015 8 8
2014 17 17
2013 17 17
2012 14 14
2011 18 18
2010 25 25
2009 15 15
2008 12 12
2007 5 5
2005 5 5
2002 6 6

Top States for Kaysan (2010)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 7
100%