Kai
5 countries#93 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
78,710 births recorded 1926–2025 · currently #93 · peaked in 2022 with 5,732 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26,621 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #40 · peaked in 2010 with 1,565 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
22,410 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #91 · peaked in 2010 with 1,311 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,388 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #40 · peaked in 2013 with 216 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
823 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #44 · peaked in 2021 with 54 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
159 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #238 | — |
| 2007 | #252 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #229 | ↑23 |
| 2009 | #213 | ↑16 |
| 2010 | #205 | ↑8 |
| 2011 | #202 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #197 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #199 | ↓2 |
| 2014 | #177 | ↑22 |
| 2015 | #145 | ↑32 |
| 2016 | #145 | — |
| 2017 | #126 | ↑19 |
| 2018 | #112 | ↑14 |
| 2019 | #100 | ↑12 |
| 2020 | #93 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #70 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #59 | ↑11 |
| 2023 | #61 | ↓2 |
| 2024 | #76 | ↓15 |
| 2025 | #93 | ↓17 |
Frequently asked questions about Kai
Is Kai a popular name?
Yes — Kai currently ranks #93 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kai more common for boys or girls?
Kai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kai most popular?
Kai peaked in 2022 in United States, with 5,732 recorded births that year.
Is Kai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3708 in 1926 to #93 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kai?
At least 105,490 babies have been recorded with the name Kai across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kai appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kai include Leonardo, Robert, Emiliano, Jose.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kai in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.