Kai vs Matias

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

Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Matias Rank #158

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #158 for Matias.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Matias more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do Kai and Matias mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Matias boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Matias is primarily a boy name.

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