Vihan vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vihan

Boy #4,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, beginning of a new day"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Hindi-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,900
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Vihan Rank #4,900
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4900 for Vihan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vihan or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Vihan at #4900 in the United States.

What do Vihan and Zai mean?

Vihan means "dawn, beginning of a new day" (Sanskrit origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Vihan and Zai boy or girl names?

Vihan is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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