Kaze

Q: What is the origin of Kaze?

Kaze is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Kaze a boy name?

Kaze is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Wind"

Japanese-derived name associated with kaze meaning wind, adopted internationally as a short, nature-referential given name.

Themes:japanesenatureshortunisexmodern

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Kaze

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8640Ranked 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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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

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

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Kaze Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Kaze.

7 ideas

kazy

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kaze

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kie

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kazey

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kaze

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kaze mean?

Kaze means "Wind". Japanese-derived name associated with kaze meaning wind, adopted internationally as a short, nature-referential given na

What is the origin of Kaze?

Kaze is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Kaze?

According to the latest SSA data, Kaze is currently ranked #8640 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Kaze a boy name?

Kaze is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Kaze?

Popular nicknames for Kaze include kazy, kaze, kie, ky, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Kaze?

There are many names similar to Kaze in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese

Syllables1

Length4 letters

US Rank#8640

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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