Kai vs Kyomi

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

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Kyomi

Girl #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear and beautiful"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,003
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kyo, Omi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Kyomi Rank #1,003

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1003 for Kyomi.

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

Kyomi ___

  • Kyomi Rose
  • Kyomi Grace
  • Kyomi Mae
  • Kyomi Jade
  • Kyomi Lynn
  • Kyomi Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Kyomi

Haruki Kenji Naomi Yuki Aiko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Kyomi more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kyomi at #1003 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kyomi mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kyomi means "clear and beautiful" (Japanese origin).

Are Kai and Kyomi boy or girl names?

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

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