Kai vs Lesly

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Kai →

Lesly

Girl #1,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of holly"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish British Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,102
Total SSA Count
222
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lesly →

Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Lesly Rank #1,102

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1102 for Lesly.

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

Lesly ___

  • Lesly Ann
  • Lesly Marie
  • Lesly Grace
  • Lesly Diane
  • Lesly Jo
  • Lesly Rene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Lesly

Donna Sandra Gary Terry Cheryl

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Lesly more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Lesly at #1102 in the United States.

What do Kai and Lesly mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Lesly means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kai and Lesly boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Lesly vs Kai Kai vs Jordan Kai vs Alex Kai vs Riley Kai vs Kairo
← Full profile: Kai ← Full profile: Lesly Browse all baby names