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Kay vs Kitai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,417
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kitai

Boy #6,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"China, land of the Khitan"

Origin: Mongolian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Science Fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,068
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kay Rank #6,417
Kitai Rank #6,068

Kitai is more popular, ranked #6068 vs #6417 for Kay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kay or Kitai more popular?

Kitai is more popular, ranked #6068 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Kitai mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Kitai means "China, land of the Khitan" (Mongolian/Slavic origin).

Are Kay and Kitai boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Kitai is primarily a boy name.

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