Nai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 76 babies have been named Nai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,956 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,956
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Nai is also used as a girl name, ranked #10001.
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Modern English origin
"barrier breaker, obstacle remover"
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About the Name Nai
Nai is a boy name .
Is Nai a boy or girl name? Nai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,956 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,001. Nai is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nai is currently ranked #25,956 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nai include Naim, Nainoa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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