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Kai

Recorded 1926–2025 · United States

Kai was most popular in 2022, when 5,732 American babies were given the name — ranking #90 that year. In 2025 it ranked #140, with 4,002 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 78,710 people named Kai.

Most popular in2022
Rank that year#90
Births that year5,732
Total since 188078,710

Kai over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Kai’s peak in 2022. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org