Kai vs Jayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kai Rank #76

Jayden Rank #59

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Jayden more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Jayden mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Jayden boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.