Unisex nameCurrently #3,949 in the USRising
Rai
//ˈɹɑi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rai'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.
Rai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rai |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 37 |
Rai through the decades
- Rai peaked in 2022, when 44 babies were named Rai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rai has risen 85% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rai currently ranks #3,949 in the US and is on the rise.