Annelise vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annelise

Girl #1,321 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, grace and oath of God"

Origin: Hebrew/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,321
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anne, Annie, Lise

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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

Annelise Rank #1,321
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1321 for Annelise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annelise ___

  • Annelise Marie
  • Annelise Claire
  • Annelise Rose
  • Annelise Sophie
  • Annelise Grace
  • Annelise Elise

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 Annelise

Madeleine Ingrid Liesel Matthias Stellan

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annelise or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Annelise at #1321 in the United States.

What do Annelise and Kai mean?

Annelise means "gracious, grace and oath of God" (Hebrew/Germanic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Annelise and Kai boy or girl names?

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

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