Amai vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kenny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amai Rank #3,156
Ken Rank #3,299

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 vs #3299 for Ken.

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

Ken ___

  • Ken James
  • Ken Thomas
  • Ken Lee
  • Ken Wayne
  • Ken Scott
  • Ken Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amai

Kai Zuri Nia Amara Kion

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amai or Ken more popular?

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Amai and Ken mean?

Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amai and Ken boy or girl names?

Amai is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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