The baby name Kayman is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪmən/ (KAY-mən).
Kayman is English in Origin.
The baby name Kayman is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪmən/ (KAY-mən).
Kayman is English in Origin.
Kayman is a modern English given name, generally seen as a creative respelling of Cayman/Caiman. The word came into English via Spanish caimán, from Cariban or Taíno roots, naming the New World crocodilians and the Cayman Islands. As a personal name it appears sporadically in North America from the late 20th century, aligning with the rise of brisk K‑initial, two‑syllable choices. It evokes strength and resilience more than a literal animal reference.
Variants and near‑equivalents include Cayman, Caiman, Kaiman, Kaymen, and Kaymon; Kay works as a short form. Usage remains rare and mainly masculine but not strictly gendered. It’s sometimes compared with the Slavic Kamen (“stone”), though that etymology is unrelated. Parents may also like its distinctive island place‑name vibe.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| United States | Girls | 2006 | #933 | 10 | 10,031 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,162 | 17 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 |
Kayman is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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