Rai vs Sohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Full profile for Rai →

Sohan

Boy #4,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, beautiful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Punjabi Sikh Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,045
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
So

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Sohan →

Popularity Comparison

Rai Rank #3,971
Sohan Rank #4,045

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4045 for Sohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rai ___

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

Sohan ___

  • Sohan Singh
  • Sohan Kumar
  • Sohan Dev
  • Sohan Raj
  • Sohan Preet
  • Sohan Jeet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

If you choose Sohan

Rohan Mohan Priya Anita Sona

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rai or Sohan more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Sohan at #4045 in the United States.

What do Rai and Sohan mean?

Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin). Sohan means "pleasant, beautiful" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Rai and Sohan boy or girl names?

Rai is primarily a boy name. Sohan is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Sohan vs Rai Rai vs Elroi Rai vs Kysir Rai vs Airam Rai vs Kenson
← Full profile: Rai ← Full profile: Sohan Browse all baby names