Asher vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Asher Rank #20

Kai Rank #76

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Asher or Kai more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Asher and Kai mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Asher and Kai boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.