Kai vs Kassandra

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

Kai Rank #76
Kassandra Rank #1,221

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1221 for Kassandra.

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

Kassandra ___

  • Kassandra Marie
  • Kassandra Rose
  • Kassandra Elena
  • Kassandra Victoria
  • Kassandra Grace
  • Kassandra Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Kassandra

Helena Hector Paris Andromeda Troilus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Kassandra more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kassandra at #1221 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kassandra mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kassandra means "she who entangles men" (Greek origin).

Are Kai and Kassandra boy or girl names?

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

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