Kai vs Ashan

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

Ashan

Boy #12,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smoke, smoky"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,285
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Ashan Rank #12,285

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #12285 for Ashan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Ashan more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ashan at #12285 in the United States.

What do Kai and Ashan mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Ashan means "smoke, smoky" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Ashan boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Ashan is primarily a boy name.

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