Jai
boy name#1459 in 2025Jai entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #1014 in 2014, ranks #1459 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1959–2025
#1459
rank today
#1014
peak (2014)
122
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3290 |
| 1960s | #2285 |
| 1970s | #1541 |
| 1980s | #2019 |
| 1990s | #1926 |
| 2000s | #1158 |
| 2010s | #1199 |
| 2020s | #1259 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jai has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,000 people named Jai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jai alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jai in 2025?
- Jai ranks #1459 among US boy names in 2025, with 122 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jai most popular?
- Jai peaked in 2014, reaching #1014 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jai with classmates?
- Jai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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