Boys name · Pennsylvania
Kai in Pennsylvania
Kai was the 102nd most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 123 babies named Kai that year. Since 1985, Pennsylvania families have named 2,050 babies Kai.
Popularity over time
Kai in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | 638th |
| 1998 | 9 | 650th |
| 2002 | 27 | 301st |
| 2007 | 40 | 266th |
| 2011 | 51 | 227th |
| 2016 | 93 | 145th |
| 2020 | 116 | 118th |
| 2025 | 123 | 102nd |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 638th in 1985 to 102nd in 2025.
The most babies named Kai in Pennsylvania in a single year was 196, in 2022. Its best showing was 63rd 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 Pennsylvania?
Kai was the 102nd most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 123 babies named Kai that year. Since 1985, Pennsylvania families have named 2,050 babies Kai.
How many babies are named Kai in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 123 babies were named Kai in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Kai in Pennsylvania in a single year was 196, in 2022.
What is the rank of Kai in Pennsylvania?
Kai ranked 102nd among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd 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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