Kai vs Nolan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #64 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Nuallán"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Kai Rank #76

Nolan Rank #64

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Nolan more popular?

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Nolan mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Nolan means "descendant of Nuallán" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kai and Nolan boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Nolan is primarily a boy name.