Kai vs Nathaniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kai Rank #76

Nathaniel Rank #144

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Kai or Nathaniel more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Kai and Nathaniel mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.