Ngai vs Philmore

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
Philmore Rank #28,426

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 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

Philmore ___

  • Philmore James
  • Philmore Edward
  • Philmore Thomas
  • Philmore Henry
  • Philmore Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ngai

Lok Ming Hei Kin

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ngai or Philmore more popular?

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Ngai and Philmore mean?

Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin). Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Ngai and Philmore boy or girl names?

Ngai is primarily a boy name. Philmore is primarily a boy name.

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