Jayden 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

Jayden Rank #59
Kai Rank #76

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #76 for Kai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayden ___

  • Jayden James
  • Jayden Michael
  • Jayden Alexander
  • Jayden Lee
  • Jayden Scott
  • Jayden Ryan

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 Jayden

Aiden Brayden Kaylee McKenzie Tyler

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayden or Kai more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Jayden and Kai mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jayden and Kai boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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