Kaiser
Kaiser is a boy name of German origin meaning “Emperor”, pronounced KY-zer. It ranked #836 in the United States in 2025, given to 296 babies, and peaked at #749 in 2022. Common nicknames: Kai, Kaz.
How popular is Kaiser in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kaiser mean, and where does it come from?
Kaiser is the German word for emperor, borrowed straight from the Latin Caesar — as is the Russian tsar — and used as a German surname for someone who worked in an imperial household or played the emperor in a pageant. As a given name it belongs to the current group of rank and title names: King, Duke, Royal, Kaiser. American records hold it from 1915, but it only entered the top thousand in 2016. The K and the hard consonants place it with Kylo and Knox rather than with anything German.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kaiser mean?
Kaiser is a boy name of German origin meaning "Emperor." Kaiser is the German word for emperor, borrowed straight from the Latin Caesar — as is the Russian tsar — and used as a German surname for someone who worked in an imperial household or played the emperor in a pageant. As a given name it belongs to the current group of rank and title names: King, Duke, Royal, Kaiser.
How do you pronounce Kaiser?
Kaiser is pronounced KY-zer. Common variations include Kayser, Kaizer, Keyser.
Is Kaiser a boy name?
Yes, Kaiser is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Kai, Kaz.