Ken vs Amai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Boy #3,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sweet, gentle"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Zimbabwean Shona

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Ken Rank #3,299

Amai Rank #3,156

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Amai more popular?

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Amai mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin).

Are Ken and Amai boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Amai is primarily a boy name.