Kai vs Maylee

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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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Maylee Rank #1,021

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1021 for Maylee.

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

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Maylee more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do Kai and Maylee mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Kai and Maylee boy or girl names?

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

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