Elian vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elian

Boy #237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Hebrew Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#237
Total SSA Count
1,495
Syllables
3
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

Elian Rank #237
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #237 for Elian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elian or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Elian at #237 in the United States.

What do Elian and Kai mean?

Elian means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Elian and Kai boy or girl names?

Elian is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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