Kai

Meaning of Kai

In Hawaiian, Kai means "sea". It can also mean "food" in some languages.

Kai has Hawaiian roots — browse every Hawaiian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kai

Kai has cooled off, slipping to #93 in 2025, down from a peak of #59 in 2022.

Kai as a girl's name

Kai is also used as a girl's name. In Hawaiian, Kai means 'sea'. It can also mean 'food'.

Notable people named Kai

• Kai Havertz
  German professional soccer player
• Kai Greene
  American bodybuilder and actor
• Kai Winding
  Danish-American jazz trombonist
• Kai Ryssdal
  American radio journalist
• Kai Neville
  Australian filmmaker

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Questions about the name Kai

What does the name Kai mean?

Kai means in hawaiian, kai means "sea". it can also mean "food" in some languages, and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Kai a boy's or a girl's name?

Kai is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Kai?

In 2025, Kai ranked #93 for boys, down from #76 the year before.

When was Kai most popular?

Kai peaked at #59 in 2022.