Matias vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Matias Rank #158
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #158 for Matias.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matias or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do Matias and Kai mean?

Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Matias and Kai boy or girl names?

Matias is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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