Kasai
Kasai means “fire” in both Japanese and Swahili, and was 2025’s fastest-rising boy name, surging 1,108 spots in the US.
Boy Names
Meanings, origins, and popularity for boy names.
Meanings, origins, and popularity for boy names.
Kasai means “fire” in both Japanese and Swahili, and was 2025’s fastest-rising boy name, surging 1,108 spots in the US.
William means “resolute protector,” carried by English kings since William the Conqueror, ranking #9 on the 2025 US list.
Mateo means “gift of God,” the Spanish form of Matthew, and ranked #8 on the official 2025 US top baby names list.
Kevin means “handsome” or “beloved birth” in Irish, tied to a 6th-century saint, and remains a familiar classic.
Ezra means “help” or “helper” in Hebrew, tied to the biblical scribe who restored Jewish law, rising fast in popularity.
Nolan means “noble, famous” in Irish Gaelic, an Irish surname turned rising, smooth-sounding first name.
Xavier means “new house” in Basque, tied to Saint Francis Xavier, with a bold, distinctive international sound.
Hunter means “one who hunts,” an occupational surname now a top-50 boy name for its rugged, outdoorsy feel.
Christian means “follower of Christ,” a historically royal name in Denmark and Norway, still widely popular today.
Ryan means “little king” in Irish, a widely used surname that transitioned smoothly into a popular first name.