Kaige

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAYJ /ˈkeɪdʒ/High

Meaning: A modern given name blending the Kai- element ('sea', Hawaiian) with Gage/Cage; no single fixed meaning; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern Kai + Gage blend: Kaige is a rare, crisp name. Warm and contemporary (said 'KAYJ'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowModern coinage

MeaningA modern given name blending the Kai- element ('sea', Hawaiian) with Gage/Cage; no single fixed meaning; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9291 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 457

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaige reads as a modern coinage blending the Kai- element ('sea', Hawaiian) with Gage/Cage (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KAYJ').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, freshly-coined, and crisp.

Did you know? Kaige is a modern name blending the Kai- element ('sea' in Hawaiian) with Gage/Cage — a crisp, contemporary choice (routes layered; said 'KAYJ').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Kaige — Modern coinage; routes layered

Variations

KaidGage

Nicknames

Kai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaige mean?

Kaige is a modern blend of the Kai- element ('sea') with Gage/Cage. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kaige?

It's said KAYJ /ˈkeɪdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Kaige a boy or girl name?

Kaige is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaige?

Kaige is a very rare name in the U.S.