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KAI (1)
GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: Frisian, German, Scandinavian, Finnish, Dutch
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 (Scandinavian)
OTHER LANGUAGES: Gaius, Caius (Ancient Roman), Kay, Cai (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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