Zion vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Zion Rank #151
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #151 for Zion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zion or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Zion at #151 in the United States.

What do Zion and Kai mean?

Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Zion and Kai boy or girl names?

Zion is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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