Cai vs Indy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,906
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Indy Rank #782

Indy is more popular, ranked #782 vs #1906 for Cai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cai ___

  • Cai James
  • Cai River
  • Cai Alexander
  • Cai Thomas
  • Cai Owen
  • Cai Finn

Indy ___

  • Indy Rose
  • Indy June
  • Indy Mae
  • Indy Faye
  • Indy Wren
  • Indy Scout

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Indy

Luna Willow Bodhi Sage River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Indy more popular?

Indy is more popular, ranked #782 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Indy mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Indy means "independent one" (American origin).

Are Cai and Indy boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Indy is primarily a girl name.

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