Kai vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Kai Rank #76

Liem Rank #5,715

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Kai or Liem more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Kai and Liem mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Kai and Liem boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.