Emerald vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Indian Arabic American

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4117 for Emerald.

Is Emerald or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Emerald at #4117 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Rai mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Emerald and Rai boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.