Ngai vs Wilkie

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
Wilkie Rank #23,889

Wilkie is more popular, ranked #23889 vs #28618 for Ngai.

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

Wilkie ___

  • Wilkie Rose
  • Wilkie Anne
  • Wilkie Grace
  • Wilkie Elizabeth
  • Wilkie Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ngai

Lok Ming Hei Kin

If you choose Wilkie

Bram Huxley Elsie Flora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ngai or Wilkie more popular?

Wilkie is more popular, ranked #23889 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Ngai and Wilkie mean?

Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin). Wilkie means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Ngai and Wilkie boy or girl names?

Ngai is primarily a boy name. Wilkie is primarily a girl name.

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