Croix vs Kamai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Croix

Boy #2,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, the cross of Christ"

Origin: French via Latin

Cultural Roots

French French Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,561
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

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Kamai

Boy #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quiet warrior, silent fighter"

Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)

Cultural Roots

African Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kam

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Popularity Comparison

Croix Rank #2,561
Kamai Rank #6,713

Croix is more popular, ranked #2561 vs #6713 for Kamai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Croix ___

  • Croix James
  • Croix Louis
  • Croix Henri
  • Croix Alexander
  • Croix Emmanuel
  • Croix David

Kamai ___

  • Kamai James
  • Kamai Lee
  • Kamai Andre
  • Kamai Michael
  • Kamai Emmanuel
  • Kamai David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Croix

Cruz Blaise Xavier Felix Remy

If you choose Kamai

Zara Amara Kofi Nia Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Croix or Kamai more popular?

Croix is more popular, ranked #2561 compared to Kamai at #6713 in the United States.

What do Croix and Kamai mean?

Croix means "cross, the cross of Christ" (French via Latin origin). Kamai means "quiet warrior, silent fighter" (Kikuyu (Kenya) origin).

Are Croix and Kamai boy or girl names?

Croix is primarily a boy name. Kamai is primarily a boy name.

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