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Cai

Pronunciation: [ k-EYE ]

Girl Name #6,440 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cai is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EYE.

Parents who love the name Cai often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,440
Total SSA Count
18

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Also a Boy Name

Cai is also used as a boy name, ranked #1906.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cai

Is Cai a boy or girl name?
Cai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6440. As a boy name, it is ranked #1906. Cai is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cai?
Cai is pronounced k-EYE.
How popular is the name Cai?
Cai is currently ranked #6440 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Cai a common or rare name?
Cai is an uncommon name, ranked #6440 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cai

Cai is a girl name .

Is Cai a boy or girl name? Cai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,440 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,906. Cai is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cai is currently ranked #6,440 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cai include Caitlin, Caia, Caitlyn, Cailyn, Cairo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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