Rai vs Arnav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Arnav

Boy #3,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea, flowing water"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,845
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rai Rank #3,971
Arnav Rank #3,845

Arnav is more popular, ranked #3845 vs #3971 for Rai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rai or Arnav more popular?

Arnav is more popular, ranked #3845 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Rai and Arnav mean?

Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin). Arnav means "ocean, sea, flowing water" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Rai and Arnav boy or girl names?

Rai is primarily a boy name. Arnav is primarily a boy name.

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