Kaisei

Meaning of Kaisei

Kaisei, a distinctly Japanese masculine name pronounced KY-sei (/kaɪ.seɪ/), often arises from kanji combinations such as 海誠 (“sea” + “sincerity”) or 快晴 (“cheerful” + “clear weather”), each blend suggesting depth, honesty, and optimism. Analytically, its appearance on U.S. birth charts since the mid-2000s—with ranks hovering in the low 900s and nine births recorded in both 2019 and 2024—points to a steady but niche appeal, much like an indie film that never cracks the blockbuster top ten yet earns loyal admirers. Warm in its imagery, Kaisei evokes both the vast calm of an open ocean and the crisp clarity of a dawn sky, imbuing a child’s identity with quiet confidence. Its consonant-vowel pattern also grants Anglo-American speakers a pleasingly exotic yet accessible sound—dryly, it stands out in a sea of popular names like an espresso order at a coffee chain—making Kaisei an undercurrent of thoughtful originality for parents seeking a name that balances tradition, depth, and a touch of modern flair.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as KY-sei (/kaɪ.seɪ/)

• Kai
• Kaison
• Kaisen
• Kaizen