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Cy vs Kitai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kitai

Boy #6,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"China, land of the Khitan"

Origin: Mongolian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Science Fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,068
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Kitai Rank #6,068

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #6068 for Kitai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Kitai more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Kitai at #6068 in the United States.

What do Cy and Kitai mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Kitai means "China, land of the Khitan" (Mongolian/Slavic origin).

Are Cy and Kitai boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Kitai is primarily a boy name.

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