Kai vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kai Rank #76

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Joshua mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Joshua boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.