Rai vs Ray

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 #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Rai Rank #3,971

Ray Rank #4,924

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Rai or Ray more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Rai and Ray mean?

Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Rai and Ray boy or girl names?

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