Amai vs Sekai

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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Sekai

Boy #3,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, the whole world"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean/Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,312
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Sek

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Popularity Comparison

Amai Rank #3,156
Sekai Rank #3,312

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 vs #3312 for Sekai.

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

Sekai ___

  • Sekai James
  • Sekai Lee
  • Sekai Ryu
  • Sekai Kenji
  • Sekai Taro
  • Sekai Hiro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amai

Kai Zuri Nia Amara Kion

If you choose Sekai

Kai Hana Riko Zuri Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amai or Sekai more popular?

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 compared to Sekai at #3312 in the United States.

What do Amai and Sekai mean?

Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin). Sekai means "world, the whole world" (Japanese origin).

Are Amai and Sekai boy or girl names?

Amai is primarily a boy name. Sekai is primarily a boy name.

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