Names That Mean Change

  1. Kaizen
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "good change"
    • Description:

      Kai is one of the hottest names out there in recent years, climbing quickly into the Top 100. This combined with a surge of Japanese names gaining popularity in the US, like Kenji, Raiden, and Kenzo, and you've got a hit. Kaizen is of Japanese origin meaning "good change" — a term used for the Japanese business practice of continuous improvement in performance. It entered the US charts for the first time in 2022, and was among the fastest-rising names in 2023 as well.
  2. Caprice
    • Origin:

      French from Italian
    • Meaning:

      "impulsive change of mind"
    • Description:

      Caprice is a word name with an appealing sound and a light-hearted meaning. Caprice is a rare name, used for only ten baby girls in the US in 2023.
  3. Samsara
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "world, wandering, cyclic change"
    • Description:

      In Indian religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, Samsara is the concept of rebirth and the cyclicality of life: in other words, a pretty fundamental principle. It has occasionally been used as a name, and its similarity to other English names like Sara and Samantha — as well as its spiritual meaning — make it an appealing choice.