Kai vs Kyrie

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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Kyrie

Boy #235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Lord"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek Christian liturgical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#235
Total SSA Count
1,529
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Kyrie Rank #235

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #235 for Kyrie.

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

Kyrie ___

  • Kyrie James
  • Kyrie Isaiah
  • Kyrie Elijah
  • Kyrie Michael
  • Kyrie Andre
  • Kyrie Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Kyrie

Zion Isaiah Elijah Naomi Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Kyrie more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kyrie at #235 in the United States.

What do Kai and Kyrie mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Kyrie means "Lord" (Greek origin).

Are Kai and Kyrie boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Kyrie is primarily a boy name.

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