Kage

Meaning shadow
Origin Japanese
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Kage

About Kage

Kage cuts through naming conventions with sharp, modern edge. This single-syllable powerhouse delivers maximum impact with minimum fuss, embodying efficiency and strength. The hard consonants create a name that feels decisive and bold, perfect for parents wanting something that makes an immediate statement. In an era where many names stretch across multiple syllables, Kage stands confidently compact. Its brevity offers practical advantages—quick to write, impossible to misspell, and easy to pair with longer middle or surnames. The name carries a contemporary, almost futuristic quality that appeals to forward-thinking families. There's an undeniable coolness factor to Kage that will likely resonate with a child growing up in digital-native generations. While uncommon, it's not so unusual as to cause constant confusion. The name suggests someone direct, focused, and unencumbered by unnecessary complications. For parents drawn to minimalist aesthetics or martial arts culture, Kage provides a naming choice that aligns with those values while remaining accessible and professional enough for any context.

Variations of Name Kage

Kade
Kai
Kane
Keegan
Kyle
Kurt

Names Similar to Kage

Kade
Kane
Kyle
Kevin
Keith
Kaleb

Nicknames for Kage

Kaj
Kay
Cage
KG
Kage

Famous People Named Kage

Kage JonssonSwedish ice hockey player
Kage MizawaCanadian film producer
Kage JohnsonAmerican musician
Kage AllenAustralian rules footballer
Kage HinagikuJapanese voice actor
Kage SnowpawAmerican furry artist
Kage SteeleAmerican actor
Kage BakerAmerican author

Characters Named Kage

Kage Maru"Virtua Fighter" game series
Kage Mizawa"Campione!"
Kage Tsukishiro"Chivalry of a Failed Knight"

Other Popular Names Beginning with K

Kieran
Kannon
Kye
Kyrie
Korbin
Kasen
Keanu
Kolten
Kobe
Kenji