Jai Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAI / dʒaɪSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: victory; Hindi: triumph
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jai has roots in Sanskrit, where it signifies victory or triumph. It is commonly used in India and among Hindi-speaking populations. The name is often associated with positive connotations of success and achievement. In various cultural contexts, it is also used as a prefix in phrases to denote respect or honor.
Trend Summary
The name Jai has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jay
- Jaye
International Variants
- Jai (Hindi)
- Jai (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Jai
Jai Courtney is an Australian actor known for his roles in films such as 'Divergent' and 'Terminator Genisys'.
Jai Rodriguez is an American actor and television personality, recognized for his work on 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'.
Fictional characters named Jai
Jai is a character in the animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', known for his loyalty and bravery.
Jai is a character in the video game series 'Street Fighter', recognized for his martial arts skills.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jai was first seen in the United States in 1959. Jai has ranked as high as #1194 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Jai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jai (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 22 | |
TX | 13 | |
GA | 12 | |
FL | 12 | |
NY | 8 | |
MD | 6 | |
OH | 6 | |
WA | 6 | |
MI | 5 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1959 | 7 |
1960 | 8 |
1962 | 8 |
1963 | 8 |
1966 | 10 |
1967 | 28 |
1968 | 28 |
1969 | 38 |
1970 | 15 |
1971 | 26 |
1972 | 28 |
1973 | 37 |
1974 | 36 |
1975 | 41 |
1976 | 46 |
1977 | 48 |
1978 | 43 |
1979 | 42 |
1980 | 59 |
1981 | 39 |
1982 | 28 |
1983 | 41 |
1984 | 18 |
1985 | 31 |
1986 | 27 |
1987 | 24 |
1988 | 25 |
1989 | 23 |
1990 | 33 |
1991 | 32 |
1992 | 36 |
1993 | 29 |
1994 | 38 |
1995 | 60 |
1996 | 52 |
1997 | 49 |
1998 | 79 |
1999 | 79 |
2000 | 97 |
2001 | 120 |
2002 | 122 |
2003 | 139 |
2004 | 157 |
2005 | 145 |
2006 | 154 |
2007 | 145 |
2008 | 140 |
2009 | 168 |
2010 | 154 |
2011 | 153 |
2012 | 142 |
2013 | 157 |
2014 | 201 |
2015 | 150 |
2016 | 141 |
2017 | 136 |
2018 | 149 |
2019 | 166 |
2020 | 162 |
2021 | 165 |
2022 | 161 |
2023 | 165 |
2024 | 149 |