Aleksey vs Kitai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksey

Boy #5,998 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,998
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alyosha, Lesha, Alex

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Kitai

Boy #6,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"China, land of the Khitan"

Origin: Mongolian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Science Fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,068
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kit

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksey Rank #5,998
Kitai Rank #6,068

Aleksey is more popular, ranked #5998 vs #6068 for Kitai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksey ___

  • Aleksey James
  • Aleksey Michael
  • Aleksey Ivan
  • Aleksey Nikolai
  • Aleksey William
  • Aleksey Andrew

Kitai ___

  • Kitai Alexander
  • Kitai James
  • Kitai Marcus
  • Kitai Leo
  • Kitai Orion
  • Kitai River

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If you choose Kitai

Zara Nova Atlas Kyra Cassia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksey or Kitai more popular?

Aleksey is more popular, ranked #5998 compared to Kitai at #6068 in the United States.

What do Aleksey and Kitai mean?

Aleksey means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Kitai means "China, land of the Khitan" (Mongolian/Slavic origin).

Are Aleksey and Kitai boy or girl names?

Aleksey is primarily a boy name. Kitai is primarily a boy name.

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