Dallas vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dallas Rank #243
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #243 for Dallas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallas ___

  • Dallas James
  • Dallas Wyatt
  • Dallas Cole
  • Dallas Reid
  • Dallas Hunter
  • Dallas Lee

Kai ___

  • Kai James
  • Kai Alexander
  • Kai Michael
  • Kai Robert
  • Kai William
  • Kai Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dallas

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If you choose Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Kai mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Dallas and Kai boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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