Beverly 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

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Popularity Comparison

Beverly Rank #1,049
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly 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 Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Kai mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Beverly and Kai boy or girl names?

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

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