Kaigen: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ah-eeg-ehn
Origin: Japan
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: East Asia
Meaning: Ocean

Kaigen is a unique and modern name that draws inspiration from Japanese culture. It combines the Japanese element "Kai, " meaning "ocean" or "sea, " with the English element "gen, " suggesting "born" or "origin. " This blend evokes a sense of strength, and new beginnings. The name has not yet found widespread use in popular culture, but its unique sound and meaning make it a strong contender for future use in film, or music. Kaigen is primarily used, although it can be considered unisex. Its ease of pronunciation and spelling contributes to its positive perception, evoking feelings of adventure, and a connection to nature.

Kaigen Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kaigen is currently #30479 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kaigen is currently #12830 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kaigen is currently #14965 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kaigen is currently #6347 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kaigen is currently #15305 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Kaigen is currently #6489 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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