Kayci vs Laiana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laiana

Girl #5,053 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful wave, path of beauty"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,053
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Laia, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kayci Rank #5,128
Laiana Rank #5,053

Laiana is more popular, ranked #5053 vs #5128 for Kayci.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayci ___

  • Kayci Marie
  • Kayci Lynn
  • Kayci Elizabeth
  • Kayci Ann
  • Kayci Grace
  • Kayci Renee

Laiana ___

  • Laiana Rose
  • Laiana Grace
  • Laiana Marie
  • Laiana Pearl
  • Laiana Kai
  • Laiana Malia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayci

Brynn Reece Quinn Rylee Brady

If you choose Laiana

Kai Malia Noa Leilani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayci or Laiana more popular?

Laiana is more popular, ranked #5053 compared to Kayci at #5128 in the United States.

What do Kayci and Laiana mean?

Kayci means "alert, vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Laiana means "graceful wave, path of beauty" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kayci and Laiana boy or girl names?

Kayci is primarily a girl name. Laiana is primarily a girl name.

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