Rai
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,293 in 2023
29 babies were named Rai in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,942 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rai you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rai, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rai would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRai first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #3,293.
- Then vs nowRai is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 58,824.
- TrendRai has climbed 1,942 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlRai is given to both boys and girls: 85% of the 34 babies named Rai in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Rai
Rai is a boy name of Arabic and Spanish origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-rai”. US birth records list Rai for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 27 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #3,293 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 150,150 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,741 boys |
Other spellings of Rai
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Rai
What is the origin of the name Rai?
Rai has Arabic, Spanish roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Rai a boy or girl name?
Rai is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rai?
Rai ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#3,293).