Ngai vs Shanti

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

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Shanti

Girl #6,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Buddhist Spiritual

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,393
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shan, Shanty

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Popularity Comparison

Ngai Rank #28,618
Shanti Rank #6,393

Shanti is more popular, ranked #6393 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

Shanti ___

  • Shanti Priya
  • Shanti Rose
  • Shanti Grace
  • Shanti Maya
  • Shanti Devi
  • Shanti Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ngai

Lok Ming Hei Kin

If you choose Shanti

Maya Ananya Priya Arjun Devan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ngai or Shanti more popular?

Shanti is more popular, ranked #6393 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Ngai and Shanti mean?

Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin). Shanti means "peace, tranquility" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ngai and Shanti boy or girl names?

Ngai is primarily a boy name. Shanti is primarily a girl name.

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