Boy name
Kai name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Kai is a two-syllable masculine name connected with Kayı in Turkish usage, with Kay as a spelling variant. Independently derived names of the same form occur in German, Danish and Hawaiian. Similar names include Kani, meaning “content with what one has,” and Kafi, meaning “sufficient.”
The name Kai at a glance
Syllables
Ka · i
2 syllables · 3 letters · /kai/
Use
Boy
A rarely used name.
Documented use
In Turkish usage, Kai is connected with the name Kayı. The same form also occurs as an independently derived given name in languages including German, Danish and Hawaiian.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Origin of the name Kai
Sources record Kai as a name in Turkish.
How to pronounce Kai
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kai/ |
Is Kai a boy’s name?
Yes, Kai is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kai does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Kai
FAQ about the name Kai
Is Kai a boy’s name?
Yes, Kai is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Kai?
Kai is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kai have?
Kai has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Kai?
Kai does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Kai?
Other spellings: Kay.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm07388 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake