Kayin

A unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning form of cain, acquired or spear.

Babies a year
17
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Kayin by the numbers

Kayin was given to 17 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 31 babies in 2001, making it a 2000s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Kayin. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Karinpure; a form of Karen30 in the US (2017)
  • Kaydin54 in the US (2017)
  • Kadin50 in the US (2017)
  • Kayan34 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Kaysin19 in the US (2017)
  • Kayon12 in the US (2017)

Sounds like Kayin

Names that are said the same way as Kayin, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Kauanfrom the forest; a Brazilian indigenous name12 in the US (2017)
  • Kayhanlord of the world; ruler6 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Kawanfriend or companion6 in the US (2017)
  • Kahanthe priest3 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Quan21 in the US (2017)
  • Kaion3 in England and Wales (2025)

Other names that mean a warrior

Like Kayin, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
  • Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
  • Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
  • Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
  • Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
  • Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Kayin

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