Imari vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Imari Rank #4,001

Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4001 for Imari.

Is Imari or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Imari at #4001 in the United States.

What do Imari and Zai mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Imari and Zai boy or girl names?

Imari is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.