Kai
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Sea; Forgiveness; Open; Ocean
Background: The name Kai originates from the Hawaiian word meaning 'sea.' It can also mean 'forgiveness' in Japanese, while in Chinese, it translates to 'open' or 'ocean.' Additionally, Kai is linked to the Greek word for 'rejoice.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#414
Total births
74,652
Most popular decade
2020s
(74,034 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+101 ranks)
Years in Top 100
6
First recorded year
1926
Gender usage
89.0% male
11.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1926
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,708
- Peak year
- 2022
- Peak year births
- 5,366
- Peak rank
- #59
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,276
- Recent rank
- #76
Female
- First year
- 1953
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,674
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 371
- Peak rank
- #768
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 213
- Recent rank
- #1,129
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).