Nai
Nai is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,001 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Nai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 294 babies have been named Nai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nai is past its peak , currently ranked #10,001 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,001
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Nai is also used as a boy name, ranked #25956.
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About the Name Nai
Nai is a girl name .
Is Nai a boy or girl name? Nai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,001 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,956. Nai is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nai is currently ranked #10,001 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nai include Naiari, Naila, Nairobi, Nailea, Nailah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis