Zai
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 65 babies have been named Zai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,057 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,057
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Zai is also used as a boy name, ranked #3946.
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About the Name Zai
Zai is a girl name .
Is Zai a boy or girl name? Zai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #20,057 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,946. Zai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zai is currently ranked #20,057 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Zai include Zainab, Zaira, Zaina, Zaia, Zaida . 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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