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Luca vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
7,959
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Luca Rank #23
Kai Rank #76

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #76 for Kai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Kai more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Luca and Kai mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Luca and Kai boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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