Nash vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Nash Rank #240

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Nash or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Kai mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Nash and Kai boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.