Zai Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZYE / zaɪChinese; Arabic
Meaning
Chinese: 'to be'; Arabic: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, Zai can be associated with various meanings depending on the characters used, often related to existence or being. In Arabic contexts, it signifies a precious gift, reflecting the value placed on familial and social bonds.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Zay
- Zaiy
International Variants
- Zai (Chinese)
- Zayd (Arabic)
Famous people named Zai
Zai Zai — Taiwanese actor.
Zai Jian — Chinese singer.
Fictional characters named Zai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zai was first seen in the United States in 2004. Zai has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Zai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 28 |