Kai vs Roxanne

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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Roxanne

Girl #1,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, bright star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

French English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,274
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1274 for Roxanne.

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

Roxanne ___

  • Roxanne Marie
  • Roxanne Lynn
  • Roxanne Grace
  • Roxanne June
  • Roxanne Claire
  • Roxanne Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Roxanne more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Roxanne at #1274 in the United States.

What do Kai and Roxanne mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Kai and Roxanne boy or girl names?

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

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