The baby name Kaiis is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪ.ɪs/ (KYE-iss),/ˈkeɪ.ɪs/ (KAY-iss).
The baby name Kaiis is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪ.ɪs/ (KYE-iss),/ˈkeɪ.ɪs/ (KAY-iss).
Kaiis is in Origin.
Kaiis is a modern elaboration and respelling that blends the global short name Kai with the Arabic Kais/Kaïs (Qays). It fits contemporary naming trends favoring double vowels and sleek minimalism, and is seen in recent birth announcements and online name databases. Pronunciations vary by community, commonly KYE-iss or KAY-iss.
Its linguistic pathways are diverse: from Hawaiian Kai meaning sea or seaward; Japanese Kai, often sea or shell among other kanji-based senses; Chinese Kai (Kai/Kaì) associated with ideas like victory or open; and Arabic Qays meaning steadfast or firm, borne by early figures such as the legendary lover-poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah. Accordingly, Kaiis can carry themes of ocean, openness, triumph, and resolve. Close variants include Kai, Kye, Kais, Kaïs, Kays, and Kaies; related feminine forms Kaia and Kaya echo the oceanic root. Usage today is cross-cultural and largely modern.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| France | Boys | 2020 | #388 | 4 | 2,846 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #760 | 8 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #791 | 39 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #893 | 6 | 7,187 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kaiis is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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