Arye vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arye Rank #6,496
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #6496 for Arye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arye or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Arye at #6496 in the United States.

What do Arye and Zai mean?

Arye means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Arye and Zai boy or girl names?

Arye is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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