Kyle vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Kyle Rank #440

Makai Rank #534

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Kyle or Makai more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Makai mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kyle and Makai boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.