Arlyn vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlyn

Girl #3,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble and gentle"

Origin: Germanic adal + lind

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,518
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arly, Lynn, Ari

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Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlyn Rank #3,518
Khai Rank #949

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #3518 for Arlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlyn ___

  • Arlyn Mae
  • Arlyn Rose
  • Arlyn Grace
  • Arlyn Jean
  • Arlyn Louise
  • Arlyn Claire

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlyn

Darlene Irene Maureen Lorraine Glenn

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlyn or Khai more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Arlyn at #3518 in the United States.

What do Arlyn and Khai mean?

Arlyn means "noble and gentle" (Germanic adal + lind origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Arlyn and Khai boy or girl names?

Arlyn is primarily a girl name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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