Kai vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kai Rank #76

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Michael mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Michael boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.