Kayin
- Pronunciation
- [Kay-in]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Yoruba Of Nigeria Name Meaning "Long-Awaited Child."
- Origin
- African
Kayin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 540 baby boys have been named Kayin. The name peaked in 2001 with 31 US births that year (rank #2964).
Top States for Kayin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kayin births are: California (7), Illinois (5).
Other African-Origin Names Like Kayin
If you like Kayin's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kayin's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kayin
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai | Unisexual Name Meaning "The Sea." | Female | Hawaiian |
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Compare Kayin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kayin against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).