Ashly vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashly

Girl #1,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller near the ash trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,181
Total SSA Count
202
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

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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

Ashly Rank #1,181
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1181 for Ashly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashly ___

  • Ashly Marie
  • Ashly Anne
  • Ashly Grace
  • Ashly Lynn
  • Ashly Rose
  • Ashly Nicole

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 Ashly

Brittany Amber Lindsey Tiffany Cody

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashly or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ashly at #1181 in the United States.

What do Ashly and Kai mean?

Ashly means "dweller near the ash trees" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ashly and Kai boy or girl names?

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

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