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Kai

Statistics: Germany · native version ↗
Boy Name day: November 2 #503 all-time timeless Generation Alpha
404 babies named Kai in Germany (city panel) since 2010, peaking in the 2010s. Recorded from 2010 to 2025.
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Births per year — the shaded band is its generation (Generation Alpha)
Origin: Hawaiian, Frisian, Scandinavian. Meaning: Sea or Keeper of the Keys.

Name day for Kai

November 2

Why this day? This is the date calendars keep for this name. The matching figure is not documented on this page yet.

Kai is celebrated in the United States, Italy, Spain and Germany on November 2.

The story of the name Kai

Kai is a fascinating name that blows like a gust of wind across various cultures, without settling in one place. Its roots are as diverse as the seas themselves: it can originate from Hawaiian, where it simply means "sea," while in Frisian and Scandinavian traditions, it is understood more as "keeper of the keys." This multi-origin heritage gives the name a special openness and cosmopolitanism. It is a name that knows no fixed boundaries, but rather adapts to the currents of time.

What is a Kai like?

Those named Kai often radiate a natural, relaxed charm that attracts people immediately. He is the type who makes the best story out of any situation with a wink and never wants to be taken too seriously. At first glance, Kai may seem somewhat casual, but he possesses an inner stability that is not always apparent. He loves to enjoy life to the fullest, always bringing a pinch of humor and spontaneity into everyday life.

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Kai in love

In love, Kai is the partner who is good for surprises and dislikes boring rituals. He shows his affection not through grand, stiff gestures, but through small, spontaneous moments and sincere conversations. A Kai needs a partner who can keep up with him, who is also open to new adventures and does not cling to rigid rules. A relationship with him feels like a constant, exciting exchange where both sides maintain their freedom but remain closely connected.

Frequently asked questions about Kai

Why is Kai so popular internationally?

Because it is short, easy to pronounce, and evokes positive associations like the sea or authority over keys in many cultures.

What exactly does the Frisian tradition mean?

There, the name often stands for "Keeper of the keys," which symbolically represents protection, access, and responsibility.

Is Kai only a boy's name?

Yes, although it also occurs as a female name in some cultures, it is clearly male-dominated in the German-speaking world.

Kai's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

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Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Kai

Top 10

  1. Lara96%
  2. Mila88%
  3. Ella88%
  4. Sofia88%
  5. Leni88%
  6. Lia87%
  7. Clara87%
  8. Johanna86%
  9. Julia86%
  10. Emily84%

Bottom 10

  1. Greta53%
  2. Anna53%
  3. Hannah53%
  4. Marie57%
  5. Maria57%
  6. Amelie62%
  7. Frieda65%
  8. Ida65%
  9. Elisabeth65%
  10. Helena71%

Love potential for Kai

Top 10

  1. Ella79%
  2. Luisa78%
  3. Emilia76%
  4. Sophia75%
  5. Mila75%
  6. Sophie75%
  7. Sofia74%
  8. Antonia74%
  9. Greta73%
  10. Lia73%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah50%
  2. Anna50%
  3. Maya51%
  4. Helena55%
  5. Ida56%
  6. Amelie56%
  7. Mira58%
  8. Lena62%
  9. Frieda62%
  10. Isabella62%

Professional potential for Kai

Top 10

  1. Paula86%
  2. Anna84%
  3. Laura84%
  4. Hannah84%
  5. Marie83%
  6. Sophie83%
  7. Elisabeth83%
  8. Maria83%
  9. Sophia83%
  10. Frieda82%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe54%
  2. Mira55%
  3. Mia59%
  4. Helena62%
  5. Mila63%
  6. Mathilda63%
  7. Sofia64%
  8. Amelie66%
  9. Antonia66%
  10. Lara67%

Crush potential for Kai

Top 10

  1. Lara91%
  2. Lea91%
  3. Mia91%
  4. Mila91%
  5. Emma89%
  6. Lia88%
  7. Emily88%
  8. Ella88%
  9. Julia88%
  10. Sofia87%

Bottom 10

  1. Anna42%
  2. Hannah42%
  3. Ida55%
  4. Frieda56%
  5. Elisabeth56%
  6. Marie59%
  7. Maria59%
  8. Greta60%
  9. Laura62%
  10. Amelie65%
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