Kai vs Kollyns

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
Kollyns Rank #1,266

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1266 for Kollyns.

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

Kollyns ___

  • Kollyns Grace
  • Kollyns Mae
  • Kollyns Rose
  • Kollyns Jane
  • Kollyns Paige
  • Kollyns Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Kollyns

Kolby Braylen Kaylee Presley Rylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Kollyns more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kollyns at #1266 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kollyns mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kollyns means "victory of the people (via Nicholas)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Kai and Kollyns boy or girl names?

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

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