Rai vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Indian Arabic American

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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Rai Rank #3,971

Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #3971 for Rai.

Is Rai or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Rai and Rae mean?

Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Rai and Rae boy or girl names?

Rai is primarily a boy name. Rae is primarily a girl name.