Unisex nameCurrently #5,936 in the USRising
Chai
//ˈtʃaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19944 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
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Chai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chai |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Chai through the decades
- Chai peaked in 1994, when 26 babies were named Chai in the US.
- The 2020s were Chai's strongest decade, averaging 21 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Chai has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Chai currently ranks #5,936 in the US and is on the rise.