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UK boy's name

Kaimen

A Japanese name meaning "victorious; triumph over hardship".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaimen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaimen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2863, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Kaimen is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kaimen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1997 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaimen ranked #2863 for boys in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Kaimen.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaimen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2863

1996

Births in 1996

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kaimen mean?

The given name Kaimen has its linguistic origins in ancient Sumerian, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 4500-4000 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "kai" meaning "earth" and "men" meaning "to create" or "to establish." Collectively, the name can be interpreted to signify a connection with the earth or a sense of being grounded.

In the Sumerian mythology, Kaimen was the name of a minor deity associated with agriculture and fertility. Although not extensively documented in surviving texts, this deity was believed to be revered by farmers and those engaged in cultivating the land, as a symbol of bountiful harvests and prosperity.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kaimen can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the ancient Sumerian city-states of Uruk and Ur, dating back to around 3500-3000 BCE. These inscriptions often listed names of individuals, possibly record-keepers or officials, among which the name Kaimen appeared on several occasions.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Kaimen. One such figure was Kaimen of Nippur, a Sumerian scribe and scholar who lived around 2500 BCE. He is credited with preserving and transcribing several ancient texts, including some of the earliest known literary works in human history.

Another prominent individual was Kaimen the Elder, a Sumerian philosopher and astronomer who lived around 2200 BCE. He is believed to have made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial bodies and their movements, laying the foundation for future developments in astronomy.

In the 8th century BCE, there was a Babylonian poet and playwright named Kaimen who is credited with writing several works that have unfortunately been lost to time. However, his name is mentioned in various historical records and literary references from that era.

Moving forward to the 6th century BCE, a Phoenician explorer named Kaimen is said to have embarked on several voyages, venturing as far as the Mediterranean and the Strait of Gibraltar. His travel accounts, though not fully preserved, are believed to have influenced the navigation and exploration efforts of later maritime civilizations.

Lastly, in the 2nd century CE, there was a renowned Greek physician named Kaimen who practiced in the city of Alexandria. He is known for his contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the areas of anatomy and disease treatment. His writings, though fragmented, were widely studied and referenced by subsequent generations of medical scholars.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kaimen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaimen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
1990s #2863 3 1

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FAQ

Kaimen: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaimen in the UK right now?

In 1996, Kaimen was ranked #2863 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kaimen most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Kaimen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaimen?

A Japanese name meaning "victorious; triumph over hardship".

How many people are called Kaimen in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kaimen across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.