Wai
Pronunciation: [ w-EYE ]
Wai is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,905 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Wai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 88 babies have been named Wai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,905 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,905
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wai is also used as a boy name, ranked #29524.
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About the Name Wai
Wai is a girl name .
Is Wai a boy or girl name? Wai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,905 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,524. Wai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wai is currently ranked #61,905 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis