Unisex nameCurrently #1,902 in the USSteady
Cai
//ˈkaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cai'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.
Cai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cai |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 107 |
| 2016 | 116 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 111 |
| 2024 | 101 |
Cai through the decades
- Cai peaked in 2022, when 131 babies were named Cai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cai has risen 82% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cai currently ranks #1,902 in the US and is holding steady.