Kai vs Kairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

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Kai Rank #76

Kairo Rank #238

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #238 for Kairo.

Is Kai or Kairo more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kairo at #238 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kairo mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are Kai and Kairo boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.