Ngai vs Okan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ngai

Boy #28,618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, firmament"

Origin: Cantonese Chinese

Cultural Roots

Cantonese Hong Kong Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,618
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ngai Rank #28,618
Okan Rank #28,749

Ngai is more popular, ranked #28618 vs #28749 for Okan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ngai ___

  • Ngai Lee
  • Ngai Wei
  • Ngai Jun
  • Ngai Kai
  • Ngai Chen

Okan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ngai or Okan more popular?

Ngai is more popular, ranked #28618 compared to Okan at #28749 in the United States.

What do Ngai and Okan mean?

Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin).

Are Ngai and Okan boy or girl names?

Ngai is primarily a boy name. Okan is primarily a boy name.

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