Chong vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chong Rank #31,507
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chong or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Chong and Kai mean?

Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Chong and Kai boy or girl names?

Chong is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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