Boys name · California
Kai in California
Kai was the 58th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 601 babies named Kai that year. Since 1954, California families have named 12,155 babies Kai.
Popularity over time
Kai in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 | 907th |
| 1968 | 8 | 885th |
| 1979 | 16 | 734th |
| 1988 | 27 | 676th |
| 1997 | 76 | 384th |
| 2006 | 332 | 175th |
| 2016 | 495 | 113th |
| 2025 | 601 | 58th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 907th in 1954 to 58th in 2025.
The most babies named Kai in California in a single year was 765, in 2022. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 2022.
Across the country, Kai reached its best rank of 2nd in Hawaii (2021). See Kai in every state →
How popular is Kai in California?
Kai was the 58th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 601 babies named Kai that year. Since 1954, California families have named 12,155 babies Kai.
How many babies are named Kai in California?
In 2025, 601 babies were named Kai in California. The most babies named Kai in California in a single year was 765, in 2022.
What is the rank of Kai in California?
Kai ranked 58th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 2022.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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