Origin: Kai derives from a multitude of origins. In the U.S., it is often connected to its Hawaiian roots, meaning โsea.โ
Gender: Kai is most commonly a boyโs name but itโs occasionally given to
girls.
Pronunciation: Kye
In Estonian, Kai is a
female (and very rarely male) name meaning "pier" or "quay".12
In Japanese, kai has a number of meanings, including "ocean" (ๆตท), "
shell" (่ฒ), "open" (้), "restoration" and "recovery".34
In Mฤori, kai means "food" or "meal".5
In Northern Ireland, data indicated that Kai experienced a significant rise in popularity as a male given name from 2002 to 2003.6