Tai

Tai 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 70 babies in the United States.

Tai at a glance

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

About the name Tai

Tai 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, Tai first appears in Social Security records in 1922 and has been given to 4,873 babies since 1880, including 70 in 2024.

Tai in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Babies named Tai in 2024
70
Total since 1880
4,873

Tai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Tai in 2025
16
Total since 1996
759

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tai mean?

The meaning of Tai 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 Tai a boy or girl name?

Tai is a unisex name. In 2024, 70 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tai?

Tai comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tai?

Tai is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1922 and has been given to 4,873 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].