Bailee vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Bailee Rank #991
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #991 for Bailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bailee ___

  • Bailee Grace
  • Bailee Mae
  • Bailee Rose
  • Bailee Ann
  • Bailee Elizabeth
  • Bailee Jo

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 Bailee

Hailey Chloe Paige Tyler Logan

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailee or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Bailee at #991 in the United States.

What do Bailee and Kai mean?

Bailee means "bailiff, law officer, estate manager" (Old French origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Bailee and Kai boy or girl names?

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

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