Girl nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Ai
//ˈaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19912 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ai |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 10 |
Ai through the decades
- Ai peaked in 1991, when 19 babies were named Ai in the US.
- The 2000s were Ai's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2021), use of Ai has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.