Ngai vs Petre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ngai

Boy #28,618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, firmament"

Origin: Cantonese Chinese

Cultural Roots

Cantonese Hong Kong Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,618
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ngai Rank #28,618
Petre Rank #28,545

Petre is more popular, ranked #28545 vs #28618 for Ngai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ngai ___

  • Ngai Lee
  • Ngai Wei
  • Ngai Jun
  • Ngai Kai
  • Ngai Chen

Petre ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ngai or Petre more popular?

Petre is more popular, ranked #28545 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Ngai and Petre mean?

Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin).

Are Ngai and Petre boy or girl names?

Ngai is primarily a boy name. Petre is primarily a boy name.

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