Rai Unisex
Origin(s)
Japanese; Sanskrit; English
Meaning
Rai (Japanese: thunder); Rai (Sanskrit: king); Rai (English: a variant of Ray)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'Rai' is associated with thunder and is often used in names to convey strength. In Sanskrit, 'Rai' signifies a ruler or king, reflecting a sense of authority and leadership. The English variant 'Ray' has been used historically as a diminutive form of names like Raymond.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Ray
- Raye
International Variants
- Rai (Japanese)
- Rai (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Rai
Rai Bahadur Mohan Lal — Indian politician.
Rai K. K. Singh — Indian author.
Fictional characters named Rai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rai was first seen in the United States in 1993. Rai has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Rai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 28 |