Kaisen

A familiar Japanese name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsJapaneseRising fast
#899 38in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Kaisen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Japanese origin, inspired by the Japanese business philosophy kaizen meaning "improvement" or "change for the better," the practice of continuous incremental improvement. It carries a forward-looking, growth-oriented spirit.

Kaisen has been adopted as a given name in the United States, appealing to parents who know the kaizen philosophy from business and personal development culture. Its two-syllable flow fits naturally in American usage, and the concept of continuous improvement is a beautiful aspiration to embed in a child's name.

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Popularity Over Time

Kaisen climbed 6367 spots in the last 20 years — from #7266 to #899.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kaisen
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,162
2010s1,023
2000s129

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 20042024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kaisen
YearBirthsRank
2024261#899
2023241#937
2022254#909
2021214#1026
2020192#1052
2019193#1059
2018143#1287
2017138#1309
2016152#1230
201598#1633
201488#1721
201365#2077
201259#2223
201140#2927
201047#2606
200943#2822
200832#3459
200718#5110
200616#5422
200510#7397

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kaisen as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Kaisen has also been given to 12 girls in the U.S. since 2014.

#14254
Current rank
12
Total births
2014
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Kaisen be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Kaisen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #899. As a girl's name, it ranks #14254.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20042024) · Methodology