Wai vs Ebony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wai

Boy #29,524 Most Popular

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Boy #29,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"deep black, dark tropical wood"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Greek

American African American Caribbean

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Wai Rank #29,524

Ebony Rank #29,527

Wai is more popular, ranked #29524 vs #29527 for Ebony.

Is Wai or Ebony more popular?

Wai is more popular, ranked #29524 compared to Ebony at #29527 in the United States.

What do Wai and Ebony mean?

Ebony means "deep black, dark tropical wood" (Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin).

Are Wai and Ebony boy or girl names?

Wai is primarily a boy name. Ebony is primarily a boy name.