Jai

Jai is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 186 babies in the United States.

Jai at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jai

Jai belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jai first appears in Social Security records in 1957 and has been given to 6,392 babies since 1880, including 186 in 2024.

Jai in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Babies named Jai in 2024
186
Total since 1880
6,392

Jai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Jai in 2025
39
Total since 1996
2,882

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jai mean?

The meaning of Jai is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jai a boy or girl name?

Jai is a unisex name. In 2024, 186 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jai?

Jai comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jai?

Jai is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1957 and has been given to 6,392 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].