Tai
Pronunciation: [ t-EYE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 1,804 babies have been named Tai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tai is past its peak , currently ranked #9,380 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,380
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Tai is also used as a boy name, ranked #2404.
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About the Name Tai
Tai is a girl name .
Is Tai a boy or girl name? Tai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,380 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,404. Tai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tai is currently ranked #9,380 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tai include Tailynn, Taishmara . 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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