Zai vs Itzael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Zai Rank #3,946
Itzael Rank #5,373

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #5373 for Itzael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zai or Itzael more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Itzael at #5373 in the United States.

What do Zai and Itzael mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Itzael means "protected by God" (Hebrew/Nahuatl origin).

Are Zai and Itzael boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Itzael is primarily a boy name.

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