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Kaison

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-sun /ˈkeɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Modern American variant spelling of Kason or Cason, itself a respelling of Jason, ultimately from Greek Iason derived from the verb iasthai meaning 'to heal'; the Kai- prefix may also associate it with Hawaiian Kai (sea) or Welsh Cai (rejoice)Medium

In 30 seconds: Kaison is a spirited modern spelling of Kason/Jason, carrying a healing meaning through its Greek heritage and a bright, contemporary sound that parents love.
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Origin MediumAmerican English, Hebrew
MeaningModern American variant spelling of Kason or Cason, itself a respelling of Jason, ultimately from Greek Iason derived from the verb iasthai meaning 'to heal'; the Kai- prefix may also associate it with Hawaiian Kai (sea) or Welsh Cai (rejoice)
U.S. rank (2025)#540 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births557 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,178

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kaison is a modern American phonetic variant of Kason, itself a respelling of Cason, which developed from Jason. Jason derives from Greek Iason, from iasthai (to heal). The Kai- opening may draw additional resonance from Hawaiian kai (sea) or Welsh/Cornish Cai (rejoice), though these connections are informal and not etymologically established in the name's construction.

Kaison and its variants Kason, Cason, and Kayson have been climbing U.S. charts in the 2010s and 2020s as part of the trend toward respelled, contemporary-sounding boys' names with the -son ending. The name sits in the lower U.S. rankings but is growing steadily, popular in communities that favor modern-sounding names with familiar phonetic roots.

Did you know? The Greek root of Kaison — iasthai (to heal) — is the same root that gives us the word iambic in poetry, via a different path: ancient Greeks believed certain rhythmic verses had healing properties.
Overall data confidence 72%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KasonCasonKaysonKaysen

Nicknames

KaiKay

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If you like Kaison…

Mason— shares the -son suffix and the same popular, contemporary two-syllable energy
Kason— a direct spelling variant of the same name with identical meaning and sound
Jayson— the parallel -son respelling of Jason in the same modern naming tradition
Hudson— two-syllable -son surname-name with the same breezy, rugged contemporary feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaison mean?

Kaison is a modern variant of Kason/Jason, from Greek Iason (to heal). It carries the meaning of 'healer' through its Greek root iasthai.

How do you pronounce Kaison?

It is said KAY-sun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaison a boy or girl name?

Kaison is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Kaison?

Kaison is a growing name in the United States, charting in the lower rankings as part of the rising trend of Kai- and -son names.