Ai
Pronunciation: [ EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 11 babies have been named Ai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,474 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,474
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ai is also used as a girl name, ranked #11307.
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About the Name Ai
Ai is a boy name .
Is Ai a boy or girl name? Ai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,474 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,307. Ai is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ai is currently ranked #40,474 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ai include Aiden, Aidan, Aizen, Aidyn, Aire . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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