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Kai vs Akoni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Akoni

Boy #7,660 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, highly praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,660
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Akoni Rank #7,660

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #7660 for Akoni.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Akoni more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Akoni at #7660 in the United States.

What do Kai and Akoni mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Akoni means "priceless one, highly praiseworthy" (Latin via Hawaiian origin).

Are Kai and Akoni boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Akoni is primarily a boy name.

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