Itzael 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

Itzael Rank #5,373
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #5373 for Itzael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itzael or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Itzael at #5373 in the United States.

What do Itzael and Zai mean?

Itzael means "protected by God" (Hebrew/Nahuatl origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Itzael and Zai boy or girl names?

Itzael is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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