Ann vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

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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

Ann Rank #1,144
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1144 for Ann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

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 Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Kai mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ann and Kai boy or girl names?

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

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