Imogen vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imogen

Girl #1,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, girl"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

British English Welsh Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
214
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Immy, Genie, Immo

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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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Popularity Comparison

Imogen Rank #1,127
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1127 for Imogen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogen ___

  • Imogen Rose
  • Imogen Grace
  • Imogen Jane
  • Imogen Claire
  • Imogen Louise
  • Imogen Violet

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 Imogen

Cordelia Rosalind Beatrice Felix Hugo

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogen or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Imogen at #1127 in the United States.

What do Imogen and Kai mean?

Imogen means "maiden, girl" (Celtic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Imogen and Kai boy or girl names?

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

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