Lai
girl nameLai entered the US charts in 1953, peaked at #4318 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1953–2025
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rank today
#4318
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5673 |
| 1960s | #6804 |
| 1970s | #7857 |
| 1980s | #7366 |
| 1990s | #9535 |
| 2000s | #14313 |
| 2010s | #14482 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lai alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lai in 2025?
- Lai is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lai most popular?
- Lai peaked in 1984, reaching #4318 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lai with classmates?
- Lai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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