Kais

Kais is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 28 boys in the United States.

Kais at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kais

Kais belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kais first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2820 in 2017, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 391 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kais in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#2820 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Kais in 2024
28
Total since 1880
391

Kais in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1307 in 2025
Babies named Kais in 2025
21
Total since 1996
168

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kais mean?

The meaning of Kais is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kais a boy or girl name?

Kais is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kais?

Kais comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Kais?

Kais first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #2820 in 2017, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.