Zai
boy name#4857 in 2025Zai entered the US charts in 2004, peaked at #3896 in 2024, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2004–2025
#4857
rank today
#3896
peak (2024)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11924 |
| 2010s | #8547 |
| 2020s | #4444 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zai has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Zai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zai is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zai in 2025?
- Zai ranks #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zai most popular?
- Zai peaked in 2024, reaching #3896 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zai with classmates?
- Zai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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