Alisha vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisha

Girl #1,140 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American South Asian Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,140
Total SSA Count
212
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Leisha, Lish

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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

Alisha Rank #1,140
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1140 for Alisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisha ___

  • Alisha Marie
  • Alisha Grace
  • Alisha Rose
  • Alisha Dawn
  • Alisha Nicole
  • Alisha Renee

Kai ___

  • Kai James
  • Kai Alexander
  • Kai Michael
  • Kai Robert
  • Kai William
  • Kai Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Alisha at #1140 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Kai mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Alisha and Kai boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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