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Kaj

male

Meaning

"Rejoice"

Kaj is a Scandinavian short form often linked to names like Kajetan, with interpretations varying across Nordic and continental usage.

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Popularity History of Kaj

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6007Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Kaj did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kaj

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Kaj, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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