Amiris vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiris

Boy #4,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,171
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amir, Ami, Mir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amiris Rank #4,171
Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4171 for Amiris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiris ___

  • Amiris James
  • Amiris Kai
  • Amiris Darius
  • Amiris Jackson
  • Amiris Lee

Rai ___

  • Rai Alexander
  • Rai James
  • Rai Theodore
  • Rai Kenji
  • Rai Yuki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiris

Zara Amira Nasir Malak Tariq

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiris or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Amiris at #4171 in the United States.

What do Amiris and Rai mean?

Amiris means "prince, commander, leader" (Arabic origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Amiris and Rai boy or girl names?

Amiris is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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