Kai
Multiple boy's name meaning “sea”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Multiple
- Meaning
- sea
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #61
- Born in 2023
- 4,967
Meaning & origin
Kai has several origins — Hawaiian for 'sea', a Scandinavian and Frisian name, and a Chinese and Japanese name — making it a truly global choice.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Kai ranked #61 for boys. It has risen about 138 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,967 US boys were given the name Kai.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #61 in 2023
“Unranked” means Kai was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Kai: frequently asked questions
What does the name Kai mean?
Kai is a Multiple name meaning "sea". Kai has several origins — Hawaiian for 'sea', a Scandinavian and Frisian name, and a Chinese and Japanese name — making it a truly global choice.
Where does the name Kai come from?
Kai is of Multiple origin. Kai has several origins — Hawaiian for 'sea', a Scandinavian and Frisian name, and a Chinese and Japanese name — making it a truly global choice.
Is Kai a boy or a girl name?
Kai is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Kai?
In 2023, 4,967 US boys were given the name Kai.
Is Kai a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Kai ranked #61 for boys. It has risen about 138 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.