Khai vs Laith

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

All Clear

Laith

Boy #973 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#973
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lay, Laie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khai Rank #949
Laith Rank #973

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #973 for Laith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khai ___

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

Laith ___

  • Laith Omar
  • Laith Hassan
  • Laith Khalid
  • Laith Ahmad
  • Laith Samir
  • Laith Ziad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khai or Laith more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Laith at #973 in the United States.

What do Khai and Laith mean?

Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin). Laith means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Khai and Laith boy or girl names?

Khai is primarily a boy name. Laith is primarily a boy name.

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