Blaine vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaine

Boy #1,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yellow, golden"

Origin: Old Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,117
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Blaine Rank #1,117
Khai Rank #949

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #1117 for Blaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaine ___

  • Blaine Edward
  • Blaine James
  • Blaine Alexander
  • Blaine Thomas
  • Blaine Harrison
  • Blaine Cole

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blaine

Gavin Rowan Quinn Sloane Brynn

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaine or Khai more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Blaine at #1117 in the United States.

What do Blaine and Khai mean?

Blaine means "yellow, golden" (Old Irish/Gaelic origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Blaine and Khai boy or girl names?

Blaine is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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