Kai Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kai Name at a Glance

Name	Kai
Meaning	The sea.
Origin	Hawaiian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kai Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kai means “The sea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kai Name Origin

Our database records Kai under Hawaiian origin. Browse more Hawaiian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kai a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kai is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kai

When considering Kai for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.