Kai vs Kaisley

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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Kaisley

Girl #1,183 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, victorious meadow"

Origin: American/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,183
Total SSA Count
202
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kais, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Kaisley Rank #1,183

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1183 for Kaisley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kai ___

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

Kaisley ___

  • Kaisley Grace
  • Kaisley Ann
  • Kaisley Jade
  • Kaisley Marie
  • Kaisley Faith
  • Kaisley Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Kaisley

Paisley Hartley Brantley Rylee Greyson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Kaisley more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kaisley at #1183 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kaisley mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kaisley means "pure, victorious meadow" (American/Germanic origin).

Are Kai and Kaisley boy or girl names?

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

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