Ida vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

German Scandinavian English Greek

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Girl #1,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese Welsh American

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Ida Rank #1,143

Kai Rank #1,134

Kai is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #1143 for Ida.

Is Ida or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Ida and Kai mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Kai means "sea, ocean" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ida and Kai boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Kai is primarily a girl name.