What origin is the name Kahi?

Kahi comes from Hawaiian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Kahi?

Names from the same hawaiian tradition pair naturally with Kahi — for example Makela, Makila, Kiela. You can browse more on our hawaiian names page.

Kahi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kahi

Kahi

Boy

Hawaiian & Polynesian

2 syllables

Kahi is a Hawaiian boy's name meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning the sea or a person associated with the ocean waters.".

The meaning of Kahi is "A Hawaiian name meaning the sea or a person associated with the ocean waters." — a boy name of Hawaiian origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hawaiian & Polynesian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Hawaiian name meaning the sea or a person associated with the ocean waters.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kahi

What does Kahi mean?

Kahi is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning the sea or a person associated with the ocean waters.".

How popular is Kahi?

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Sister names that go with Kahi

Makela Makila Kiela Laylanie Keilany Lalani

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Kahi.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kahi

Kahi means "A Hawaiian name meaning the sea or a person associated with the ocean waters." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)