Amai vs Kaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amai

Boy #3,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet, gentle"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,156
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Ami

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Kaz

Boy #3,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,307
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amai Rank #3,156
Kaz Rank #3,307

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 vs #3307 for Kaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amai ___

  • Amai James
  • Amai Elias
  • Amai John
  • Amai Kai
  • Amai River
  • Amai Cole

Kaz ___

  • Kaz James
  • Kaz Lee
  • Kaz Allen
  • Kaz Owen
  • Kaz Ray
  • Kaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amai

Kai Zuri Nia Amara Kion

If you choose Kaz

Zara Niko Mila Jax Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amai or Kaz more popular?

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 compared to Kaz at #3307 in the United States.

What do Amai and Kaz mean?

Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin). Kaz means "peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory" (Slavic origin).

Are Amai and Kaz boy or girl names?

Amai is primarily a boy name. Kaz is primarily a boy name.

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