Kai vs Maylin

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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Maylin

Girl #1,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful spirit"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,194
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Lin, Linnie

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Maylin Rank #1,194

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1194 for Maylin.

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

Maylin ___

  • Maylin Rose
  • Maylin Grace
  • Maylin Ann
  • Maylin Joy
  • Maylin Claire
  • Maylin Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Maylin

Jocelyn Madison Vivian Jasmine Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Maylin more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Maylin at #1194 in the United States.

What do Kai and Maylin mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Maylin means "beautiful spirit" (Chinese origin).

Are Kai and Maylin boy or girl names?

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

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