UK boy's name
Kaique
A Portuguese masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaique is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaique popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Kaique is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kaique. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaique ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Kaique.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaique as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kaique mean?
The name Kaique has its origins in the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous people in Brazil and parts of South America. It is believed to have derived from the Tupi word "ka'a", meaning "bush" or "vegetation". The name likely emerged among the Tupi people during the pre-Columbian era, before the arrival of European settlers in the Americas.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kaique can be traced back to the 16th century, when Portuguese explorers and missionaries encountered the Tupi people in Brazil. In their writings and records, they documented various Tupi names, including Kaique, which they adapted to the Portuguese spelling.
While the name Kaique does not appear in any major ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been part of the cultural heritage of the Tupi people for centuries. It has been used by several notable individuals throughout history, including:
1. Kaique Pacheco (born 1988), a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC fighter. 2. Kaique Rodrigues (born 1992), a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. 3. Kaique Rocha (born 1996), a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. 4. Kaique Ruan (born 1997), a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender. 5. Kaique Silva (born 1994), a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
The name Kaique has remained popular among Brazilian families, particularly those with Indigenous or Tupi roots. While its usage may have evolved over time, it continues to carry the cultural significance and connection to the Tupi heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kaique by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kaique
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaique: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaique in the UK right now?
In 2019, Kaique was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaique most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Kaique in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaique?
A Portuguese masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
How many people are called Kaique in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kaique 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.