Jai
5 countries#1459 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,535 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #1459 · peaked in 2014 with 234 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,033 births recorded 1979–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 200 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,721 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #751 · peaked in 2011 with 165 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
264 births recorded 1979–2020 · peaked in 2012 with 27 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
48 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 11 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2012–2012 · peaked in 2012 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1124 | — |
| 2007 | #1215 | ↓91 |
| 2008 | #1240 | ↓25 |
| 2009 | #1099 | ↑141 |
| 2010 | #1175 | ↓76 |
| 2011 | #1167 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #1244 | ↓77 |
| 2013 | #1149 | ↑95 |
| 2014 | #1014 | ↑135 |
| 2015 | #1223 | ↓209 |
| 2016 | #1288 | ↓65 |
| 2017 | #1321 | ↓33 |
| 2018 | #1238 | ↑83 |
| 2019 | #1167 | ↑71 |
| 2020 | #1189 | ↓22 |
| 2021 | #1188 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #1220 | ↓32 |
| 2023 | #1205 | ↑15 |
| 2024 | #1295 | ↓90 |
| 2025 | #1459 | ↓164 |
Frequently asked questions about Jai
Is Jai a popular name?
Yes — Jai currently ranks #1459 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jai more common for boys or girls?
Jai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jai most popular?
Jai peaked in 2014 in United States, with 234 recorded births that year.
Is Jai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3290 in 1959 to #1459 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jai?
At least 9,571 babies have been recorded with the name Jai across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jai appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Jai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jai include Zephaniah, Giuseppe, Jakobe, Jaxen.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Jai in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.