Jonah vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonah

Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jonah Rank #126

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Jonah or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Kai mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jonah and Kai boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.