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Jai vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,270
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jai Rank #1,308
Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1308 for Jai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Jai and Bailey mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Jai and Bailey boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.

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