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Kai
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“Sea; forgiveness; earth”
🌍 Hawaiian / Japanese / Scandinavian📊 #124 nationally+84%
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Remarkably, Kai means 'sea' in Hawaiian, 'forgiveness' in Japanese, and 'earth' in Scandinavian. One of the most globally appealing names of the decade.
Names That Vibe With Kai
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