Cali vs Kay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cali

Boy #6,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful, most beautiful"

Origin: Greek kalli-

Greek American Spanish

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Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Cali Rank #6,277

Kay Rank #6,417

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Cali or Kay more popular?

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Cali and Kay mean?

Cali means "beautiful, most beautiful" (Greek kalli- origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Cali and Kay boy or girl names?

Cali is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.