Kai vs Kamora

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

Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Kamora Rank #1,095

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1095 for Kamora.

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

Kamora ___

  • Kamora Joy
  • Kamora Renee
  • Kamora Marie
  • Kamora Grace
  • Kamora Elise
  • Kamora Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Kamora

Zara Malik Amara Dante Kayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Kamora more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kamora at #1095 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kamora mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kamora means "moon, moonlike" (Arabic origin).

Are Kai and Kamora boy or girl names?

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

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