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Boy Name

Kai

"Sea, ocean, keeper of the keys"

Ranked #76 for boys

About the Name Kai

Meaning

Sea, ocean, keeper of the keys

Origin

Japanese

Gender

Boy

First Letter

K

Boy Rank

#76

Girl Rank

#1133

Kai is a boy name of Japanese origin. The name means "Sea, ocean, keeper of the keys" and Currently ranked #76 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Japanese names.

Popularity Over Time

#181
1950
#443
1960
#1022
1970
#1373
1980
#3544
1990
#14393
2000
#28996
2010
#24678
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Kai

  • KH Kai Havertz

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Narrow strait or narrow channel. Represents passage and transition.

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King's town, royal settlement

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Round hill, from the hills

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
3
Starts with
K
Origin
Japanese

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