Kai vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Kai Rank #76

Nico Rank #212

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Kai or Nico more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Kai and Nico mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kai and Nico boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.