Modern invented name, possibly meaning little hollow or handsome.
Kayven is a contemporary American invention, likely created by blending the phonetic elements of names like Kevin and Kayden. While it lacks a singular ancient etymology, it is often associated with the Gaelic 'caomh' meaning handsome or the English 'cavan' referring to a hollow.
Less common today
Kayven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,156 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
