Kami vs Kayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kami

Girl #3,908 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spirit, god"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,908
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam

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Kayan

Boy #3,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universe, cosmos"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Zoroastrian Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,060
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kami Rank #3,908
Kayan Rank #3,060

Kayan is more popular, ranked #3060 vs #3908 for Kami.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kami ___

  • Kami Lynn
  • Kami Rose
  • Kami Marie
  • Kami Jo
  • Kami Ann
  • Kami Grace

Kayan ___

  • Kayan Reza
  • Kayan Ali
  • Kayan Dara
  • Kayan Cyrus
  • Kayan Arash
  • Kayan Jamshid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kami

Hana Riku Mika Kai Yuki

If you choose Kayan

Arya Darius Roxana Cyrus Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kami or Kayan more popular?

Kayan is more popular, ranked #3060 compared to Kami at #3908 in the United States.

What do Kami and Kayan mean?

Kami means "divine spirit, god" (Japanese origin). Kayan means "universe, cosmos" (Persian origin).

Are Kami and Kayan boy or girl names?

Kami is primarily a girl name. Kayan is primarily a boy name.

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