Boys name · New York
Kai in New York
As of 2025, Kai was the #78 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 222 births that year. Its total reaches 3,860 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1968.
Popularity over time
Kai in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 | #883 |
| 1978 | 8 | #861 |
| 1989 | 10 | #916 |
| 1996 | 19 | #624 |
| 2003 | 78 | #231 |
| 2010 | 101 | #189 |
| 2018 | 161 | #130 |
| 2025 | 222 | #78 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #65 in 2022 to #1202 in 1976, starting at #883 in 1968 and ending at #78 in 2025.
Kai had its most births in New York in 2022, when 267 babies were given the name. In 2022 it reached #65, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Kai reached its highest rank of #2 in Hawaii (2021). See Kai in every state →
How popular is Kai in New York?
As of 2025, Kai was the #78 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 222 births that year. Its total reaches 3,860 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1968.
How many babies are named Kai in New York?
222 Kai babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Kai in New York?
Kai ranked #78 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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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