NAME PROFILE
Kai
Kai is a name of varied meanings across different cultures. In Hawaiian, it means 'sea,' while in Japanese, it means 'forgiveness.' The name carries a sense of calmness and depth, akin to the ocean, and evokes a spirit of adventure and exploration.
Key Stats
| Total births | 78,710 |
| Gender | Male (86% / 14%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%NY — 23%MI — 17%FL — 16%IL — 16%
Notable People
Kai Greene (Bodybuilder and Actor) · Kai L. Greene (Artist and Actor) · Kai Sotto (Filipino Basketball Player) · Kai Havertz (German Footballer) · Kai Winding (Jazz Trombonist)
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