Eliyah 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

Eliyah Rank #3,818
Zai Rank #3,946

Eliyah is more popular, ranked #3818 vs #3946 for Zai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliyah or Zai more popular?

Eliyah is more popular, ranked #3818 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Eliyah and Zai mean?

Eliyah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Eliyah and Zai boy or girl names?

Eliyah is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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