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Kaiser

♀ Girl

Pronounced KY-zur /ˈkaɪ.zər/High

Meaning: From the German Kaiser, 'emperor', derived from the Latin Caesar. A bold title-name, it is strongly a boys' name; used here for a girl, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A commanding name: Kaiser means 'emperor' (said 'KY-zur'). Strongly a boy's — we note it.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom the German Kaiser, 'emperor', derived from the Latin Caesar. A bold title-name, it is strongly a boys' name; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12716 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920162024

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

As a name, Kaiser is German, 'emperor', from the Latin Caesar. A strong title-name, it leans heavily to boys; used here for a girl, which we note. A crisp, two-beat pick (said 'KY-zur').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare for girls, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Kaiser is German for 'emperor', straight from the Latin Caesar. Bold and title-like, it is overwhelmingly a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'KY-zur').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Kaiser — German 'emperor' from Latin Caesar; cross-sex, strongly boy

Variations

KaisarKayserKaizer

Nicknames

KaiZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaiser mean?

Kaiser is German for 'emperor', from the Latin Caesar.

How do you pronounce Kaiser?

It's said KY-zur /ˈkaɪ.zər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaiser a boy or girl name?

Kaiser is strongly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Kaiser?

Kaiser is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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