Kasai
Kasai is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Associated with the Kasai River in Central Africa; also relates to Japanese geographical names.
Origin and history
Kasai is a given name associated with the Kasai River region in Central Africa, as well as being a surname and place name in Japan. In the United States, it has seen rising usage in recent years as a contemporary masculine name with a modern, rhythmic sound. Its usage has increased significantly since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
1,065 babies in the United States have been named Kasai since 1880. It ranks #3620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1227.
States where it is most popular
- PA (14 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- FL (9 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- NJ (7.4 %)
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 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 206 |
| 2020-2029 | 750 |
Fun facts
- The Kasai River is a major tributary of the Congo River in Central Africa.
- The majority of U.S. birth records for Kasai have been registered since 2020.