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Liem vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,715
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Kai mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Liem and Kai boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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