What origin is the name Kaichi?

Kaichi comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Kaichi — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Kaichi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kaichi

Kaichi

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Kaichi (かいち) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Japanese 'kai' (first) and 'ichi' (son). Meaning: First son. A masculine name traditionally used for the eldest male child.".

With Japanese roots, Kaichi is a boy name that means "From Japanese 'kai' (first) and 'ichi' (son). Meaning: First son. A masculine name traditionally used for the eldest male child.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: かいち
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese 'kai' (first) and 'ichi' (son). Meaning: First son. A masculine name traditionally used for the eldest male child.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as かいち

Quick answers about Kaichi

What does Kaichi mean?

Kaichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese 'kai' (first) and 'ichi' (son). Meaning: First son. A masculine name traditionally used for the eldest male child.".

How popular is Kaichi?

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Sister names that go with Kaichi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Kaichi.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kaichi

Kaichi means "From Japanese 'kai' (first) and 'ichi' (son). Meaning: First son. A masculine name traditionally used for the eldest male child." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)