Asai vs Kaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asai

Boy #3,419 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"morning glory, morning well (depending on kanji)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,419
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Ace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaz

Boy #3,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,307
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asai Rank #3,419
Kaz Rank #3,307

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 vs #3419 for Asai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asai ___

  • Asai James
  • Asai Lee
  • Asai Kai
  • Asai Ren
  • Asai Alex
  • Asai Noah

Kaz ___

  • Kaz James
  • Kaz Lee
  • Kaz Allen
  • Kaz Owen
  • Kaz Ray
  • Kaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asai

Kai Zara Ren Mia Sora

If you choose Kaz

Zara Niko Mila Jax Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asai or Kaz more popular?

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 compared to Asai at #3419 in the United States.

What do Asai and Kaz mean?

Asai means "morning glory, morning well (depending on kanji)" (Japanese origin). Kaz means "peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory" (Slavic origin).

Are Asai and Kaz boy or girl names?

Asai is primarily a boy name. Kaz is primarily a boy name.

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