Ebony vs Wai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Boy #29,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"deep black, dark tropical wood"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Greek

American African American Caribbean

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Boy #29,524 Most Popular

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Ebony Rank #29,527

Wai Rank #29,524

Wai is more popular, ranked #29524 vs #29527 for Ebony.

Is Ebony or Wai more popular?

Wai is more popular, ranked #29524 compared to Ebony at #29527 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Wai mean?

Ebony means "deep black, dark tropical wood" (Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin).

Are Ebony and Wai boy or girl names?

Ebony is primarily a boy name. Wai is primarily a boy name.