Thai
Pronunciation: [ t-EYE ]
Thai is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,008 in the US.
A distinctive girl 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 1980.
Over 212 babies have been named Thai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thai is past its peak , currently ranked #59,008 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,008
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Thai is also used as a boy name, ranked #15822.
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About the Name Thai
Thai is a girl name .
Is Thai a boy or girl name? Thai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,008 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,822. Thai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Thai is currently ranked #59,008 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Thai include Thalia, Thais . 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