Bray vs Kairi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Kairi

Girl #1,031 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Gaming/Pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,031
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Kairi Rank #1,031

Kairi is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Kairi ___

  • Kairi Rose
  • Kairi Lynn
  • Kairi Grace
  • Kairi Ann
  • Kairi Marie
  • Kairi Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Kairi

Sora Riku Nami Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Kairi more popular?

Kairi is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Kairi mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Kairi means "sea, ocean" (Japanese origin).

Are Bray and Kairi boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Kairi is primarily a girl name.

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