Kai
kye
Popularity
#1133
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hawaiian
Total Births
74,652
Peak Year
#5,724 in 2022
First Recorded
1926
Style
Nature-Inspired, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Hawaiian, it means 'sea'. In Japanese, it can mean 'shell', 'ocean', or 'restoration'. In Scandinavian countries, it is considered the short form of Gerhard and Nikolaus.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Kai Greene
American professional bodybuilder and artist
Kai Winding
Danish-American trombonist and composer
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