Kai vs Kiyomi

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
Kiyomi Rank #1,044

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1044 for Kiyomi.

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

Kiyomi ___

  • Kiyomi Rei
  • Kiyomi Hana
  • Kiyomi Rose
  • Kiyomi Marie
  • Kiyomi Grace
  • Kiyomi Aiko

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Kiyomi

Haruki Yuki Sakura Hana Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Kiyomi more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kiyomi at #1044 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kiyomi mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kiyomi means "pure, clean beauty" (Japanese origin).

Are Kai and Kiyomi boy or girl names?

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

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