Kai
kai
US Popularity:124
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Japanese
Meaning:keeper of the keys; earth
Kai is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin, with roots worldwide, including in Greece, Hawaii, Japan, and Scandinavian countries. In Hawaii, Kai means "the sea," while in New Zealand, Kai is the Māori word for "food." This soft-sounding and simple name is closely linked to two of life's essential ingredients for joy and fulfillment: nourishment and nature!
Famous People Named Kai
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Kai GreeneBodybuilder
- Kai HansenGuitarist
- Kai LennySurfer
- Kai OwenTV Actor
Common Nicknames for Kai
Thought Kai couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Kai?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kai is currently #1 on The Bump
Boy:Kai is currently #1 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kai is currently #1 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kai is currently #124 in U.S. births
Boy:Kai is currently #76 in U.S. births
Girl:Kai is currently #1133 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#1133
in 2024
- 193
from 2023
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