Aziel vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aziel

Boy #253 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#253
Total SSA Count
1,381
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Azi, Zi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aziel Rank #253
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #253 for Aziel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aziel ___

  • Aziel James
  • Aziel Elijah
  • Aziel Noah
  • Aziel Isaiah
  • Aziel Micah
  • Aziel Joseph

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 Aziel

Ezra Elijah Zion Azariah Miriam

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aziel or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Aziel at #253 in the United States.

What do Aziel and Kai mean?

Aziel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Aziel and Kai boy or girl names?

Aziel is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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