Kitai vs Virlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kitai

Boy #6,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"China, land of the Khitan"

Origin: Mongolian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Science Fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,068
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kit

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kitai Rank #6,068
Virlan Rank #6,254

Kitai is more popular, ranked #6068 vs #6254 for Virlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kitai ___

  • Kitai Alexander
  • Kitai James
  • Kitai Marcus
  • Kitai Leo
  • Kitai Orion
  • Kitai River

Virlan ___

  • Virlan Alexandru
  • Virlan Mihai
  • Virlan Ion
  • Virlan Stefan
  • Virlan Gabriel
  • Virlan Andrei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kitai

Zara Nova Atlas Kyra Cassia

If you choose Virlan

Andrei Razvan Bogdan Stefan Ioana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kitai or Virlan more popular?

Kitai is more popular, ranked #6068 compared to Virlan at #6254 in the United States.

What do Kitai and Virlan mean?

Kitai means "China, land of the Khitan" (Mongolian/Slavic origin). Virlan means "brave, valiant" (Romanian origin).

Are Kitai and Virlan boy or girl names?

Kitai is primarily a boy name. Virlan is primarily a boy name.

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