Gender: Boy
Meaning: Continuous improvement, change for the better
Origin: Japanese
Popularity: Ranked #506 in 2024 with 602 babies born.
History: From the Japanese business philosophy meaning continuous improvement, combining 'kai' (change) and 'zen' (good). It became famous through Toyota's production system. As a name, it carries aspirational meaning.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kaizen? About 1 in 5,448 babies born in 2024 were named Kaizen, or roughly 1.7 per day in the United States.
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