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Kai

Kai is a unisex name of Frisian origin, meaning Possibly from Latin Gaius, "rejoice.

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginFrisian
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#8

What does Kai mean?

Possibly from Latin Gaius, "rejoice

How popular is Kai?

Popularity in the United States

Kai has been given to 54,038 babies in the United States since 1926, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 795 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

02,0754,150192619732020
Babies named Kai per year in the United States, 1926–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 2,047 people called Kai living in Spain, with an average age of 10.4.

54,038 Babies named since 1926
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Kai

What does the name Kai mean?

Kai means Possibly from Latin Gaius, "rejoice. It is of Frisian origin.

Is Kai a boy's or a girl's name?

Kai is used for both boys and girls.

How popular is the name Kai?

Kai has been given to 54,038 babies in the United States since 1926, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.