Kasai
Every Kasai since 1996 — 1,083 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kasai
Kasai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #639 in 2025 with 437 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,083 American babies have been named Kasai. Its peak came in 2025, when 444 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kasai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kasai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,529 | 437 | #639 |
| 2024 | — | — | 95 | #1,747 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,353 | 64 | #2,235 |
| 2022 | — | — | 57 | #2,454 |
| 2021 | — | — | 45 | #2,794 |
| 2020 | — | — | 52 | #2,486 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,664 | 70 | #2,071 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,480 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,043 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #5,046 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,876 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,854 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,230 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,302 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,193 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,225 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,445 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,437 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,338 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,394 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,405 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,456 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,063 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,860 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,926 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,829 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kasai in 2025?
Kasai ranked #639 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 437 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kasai?
1,083 babies have been named Kasai in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kasai most popular?
Kasai peaked in 2025, when 444 newborns received the name.
Is Kasai a boy or girl name?
Kasai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kasai rising or falling?
Kasai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.