Kai vs Nash

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Nash Rank #240

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #240 for Nash.

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

Nash ___

  • Nash Oliver
  • Nash William
  • Nash James
  • Nash Alexander
  • Nash Hudson
  • Nash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Nash

Cash Beckett Hudson Sawyer Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Nash more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Kai and Nash mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Nash boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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