Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Kai

KAI (1)

GENDER: Masculine

PRONOUNCED: KIE (German) [key]

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain, possibly a Frisian diminutive of GERHARD, NICOLAAS, CORNELIS or GAIUS.

Related Names

VARIANTS: Kay (Frisian), Kay (German), Cai, Caj, Kaj, Kay (Swedish), Cai, Caj, Kaj, Kay (Norwegian), Cai, Caj, Kaj, Kay (Danish)

OTHER LANGUAGES: Gaius, Caius (Ancient Roman), Cai, Kay (Welsh Mythology)

Popularity

United States	ranked #202 for boys ranked #886 for girls
England/Wales	ranked #56 for boys
Canada (BC)	ranked #34 for boys
Australia (NSW)	ranked #81 for boys
Netherlands	ranked #167 for boys
Northern Ireland	ranked #80 for boys
Scotland	ranked #39 for boys

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