Cohen 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

Cohen Rank #239
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #239 for Cohen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohen ___

  • Cohen James
  • Cohen Elliott
  • Cohen Asher
  • Cohen Grey
  • Cohen Reed
  • Cohen Miles

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 Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohen or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Kai mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cohen and Kai boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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