Chai
Pronunciation: [ ch-EYE ]
Chai is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,356 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Chai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 251 babies have been named Chai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,356 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,356
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Chai is also used as a boy name, ranked #5960.
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About the Name Chai
Chai is a girl name .
Is Chai a boy or girl name? Chai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,356 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,960. Chai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chai is currently ranked #16,356 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chai include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Chaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis