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Miles vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
6,611
Syllables
1
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

Miles Rank #37
Kai Rank #76

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #76 for Kai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles or Kai more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Miles and Kai mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Miles and Kai boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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