Zai vs Nazar

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

Nazar

Boy #3,825 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vow to God, dedicated"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Ukrainian Muslim Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,825
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zai Rank #3,946
Nazar Rank #3,825

Nazar is more popular, ranked #3825 vs #3946 for Zai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zai or Nazar more popular?

Nazar is more popular, ranked #3825 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Zai and Nazar mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Nazar means "vow to God, dedicated" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zai and Nazar boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Nazar is primarily a boy name.

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