Kellen vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kellen Rank #1,031
Khai Rank #949

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kellen ___

  • Kellen James
  • Kellen Michael
  • Kellen Patrick
  • Kellen Thomas
  • Kellen Ryan
  • Kellen Dean

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kellen

Declan Liam Nolan Cormac Aiden

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kellen or Khai more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Khai mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Kellen and Khai boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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