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Faye vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Rai Rank #3,971

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #3971 for Rai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Rai more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Faye and Rai mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Faye and Rai boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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