Thai
Pronunciation: [ t-EYE ]
Thai is a boy baby name. Ranked #15,822 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Thai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,208 babies have been named Thai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thai is past its peak , currently ranked #15,822 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,822
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Thai is also used as a girl name, ranked #59008.
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About the Name Thai
Thai is a boy name .
Is Thai a boy or girl name? Thai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,822 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,008. Thai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Thai is currently ranked #15,822 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Thai include Thaddeus, Thatcher, Thane, Thang, Thayer . 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