Kaius
Kaius is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To rejoice or happy; a modern spelling variant of Caius.
Origin and history
Kaius is a modern variant of the ancient Latin name Caius or Gaius, traditionally interpreted as meaning to rejoice or be glad. While rooted in classical antiquity, this spelling has gained traction in the United States during the early 21st century. Its rising popularity reflects a trend toward classical Roman names given a modern stylistic twist.
Popularity in the United States
2,011 babies in the United States have been named Kaius since 1880. It ranks #2871 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1009.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.9 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 54 |
| 2010-2019 | 807 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,150 |
Nicknames
Kai
Fun facts
- Kaius updates the ancient Roman name Caius by incorporating the popular 'K' spelling trend.
- Over half of all U.S. baby boys named Kaius since 1880 were born between 2020 and 2025.