Henley 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Henley Rank #959
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #959 for Henley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henley ___

  • Henley Rose
  • Henley Grace
  • Henley Mae
  • Henley Claire
  • Henley Anne
  • Henley Wren

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 Henley

Hollis Waverly Hadley Whitley Finley

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henley or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Henley at #959 in the United States.

What do Henley and Kai mean?

Henley means "high meadow" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Henley and Kai boy or girl names?

Henley is primarily a girl name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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