Jai
How to say it: JAY · /ˈdʒeɪ/
From Sanskrit 'jaya' meaning 'victory'; widely used in South and Southeast Asia.
Jai was the 1,251st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 141 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,320 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,251 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 141 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,513 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,320 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Jai belongs almost entirely to the last forty years. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with a slight dip likely ahead.
What goes with it
Pronounced JAY, it sounds crisp and breathy and travels well. Dev would pair nicely as a brother.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
Famous people named Jai
- Jai Courtney (born 1986)Australian actor
- Jai Hindley (born 1996)Australian cyclist
- Jai Taurima (born 1972)Australian long jumper
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