Kai

Boy's name

Kai is a name of Hawaiian, Scandinavian, and Welsh origin. It is derived from various meanings such as "sea," "forgiveness," and "keeper of the keys."

Meaning Safe harbor, earth
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 4,276 Rising
Peak year 2022

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Short Names Starting With K

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kai Greene - Bodybuilder and Mr. Olympia competitor.
  • Kai Havertz - German footballer playing for Chelsea FC.
  • Kai Forbath - NFL placekicker for various teams.
  • Kai Winding - Jazz trombonist and composer.
  • Kai Ryssdal - Host of NPR's "Marketplace" radio show.
  • Kai Lenny - Professional surfer and waterman.
  • Kai Sotto - Filipino basketball player, NBA prospect.
  • Kai Owen - Welsh actor known for "Torchwood" TV series.
  • Kai-Fu Lee - Chinese computer scientist and AI expert.

Brothers for Kai

Boy names closely related to Kai

Jordan Nikolai Noah Alex Brian Kevin Richard Alexander

Sisters for Kai

Girl names closely related to Kai

Bella Aria Skye Olivia Jasmine Eva Mila Jade

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