Myles vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Myles Rank #99

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and Kai mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Myles and Kai boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.