Kaii
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kaii: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2019.
The name Kaii is a modern and less common variant of the widely recognised Kai, which itself has multiple origins. Most frequently for English and Scottish speakers, Kai derives from the Welsh 'Cai', a form of Gaius meaning 'rejoice', famously borne by Sir Kay of Arthurian legend, a foster-brother and knight of King Arthur. It also appears in Basque, where it means 'pier' or 'quay', and in Māori as a unisex name meaning 'food' or 'sea'. A notable bearer is the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Kanji "Kaii" Higashiyama, though his name is written with different characters. The spelling 'Kaii' is rare in Scotland, giving it a unique feel.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20193 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y