NAME PROFILE
Kagan
Derived from West African and Arabic roots, it signifies 'delight', 'contentment', or 'a gift from God'. This name belongs to a person with a radiant spirit and a calming presence who brings joy and a sense of harmony to everyone they encounter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 724 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Nyemah (Liberian recording artist) · Naima Mora (Model and America's Next Top Model winner) · Naima Bock (English folk musician and songwriter) · Naima Adedapo (American singer and actress) · Naima Keith (Prominent contemporary art curator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NyeNy-NyMema
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