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