Neko vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neko

Boy #4,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cat"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Internet/Pop culture

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Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Indian Arabic American

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Neko Rank #4,013

Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4013 for Neko.

Is Neko or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Neko at #4013 in the United States.

What do Neko and Rai mean?

Neko means "cat" (Japanese origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Neko and Rai boy or girl names?

Neko is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.