kage as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of kage

What is the meaning of the name kage ?

The baby name kage is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kaɡe/ (KAH-geh).

kage is Japanese in Origin.

Kage combines Japanese roots with modern Western style. In Japanese, kage (影 or 陰) means “shadow” or “shade,” while the kanji 景, read as Kage in given names, conveys “scenery,” “brightness,” or “view.” As a standalone first name it is rare in Japan, but the element Kage- appears in classical warrior names such as Kagemasa and Kagetora, and in pop-cultural titles like Hokage (“Fire Shadow”).

In English-speaking use, Kage has risen since the 2000s via anime and gaming, and by echoing Gage and Cage. Often unisex, it reads as an edgy modern pick. Variants and relatives include Kaige, Kaje, Cage, and Gage; in Japanese contexts, meaning depends on kanji - 影 “shadow,” 陰 “shade,” or 景 “scenery/brightness.” The name blends a mysterious undertone with sleek minimalism, offering both moody depth and a crisp, contemporary vibe.

⚙ kage is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 133 recorded uses, spread over 36 countries.