How Many People Are Named Rai?
Complete statistics for the name Rai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rai is a very rare name for boys, with only 477 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 691,253 Americans. The majority of Rais are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 486 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rai Through the Generations
Rai has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 44 births. Today, the average age of those named Rai is 15, with 426 under 30, 40 between 30 and 60, and 20 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a name predominantly embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rai
How Many People Have the Name Rai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,927 people in the United States currently share the name Rai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,633 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Rai a Common or Rare Name?
Rai is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rai Mean?
Rai means "creative variant of Rai" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rai in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.
When Was Rai Most Popular?
The name Rai reached peak popularity in 2022, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rai?
Approximately 19,927 people named Rai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,927. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,633 Americans.
Is Rai a rare name?
Rai is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,633 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rai mean?
Rai means "creative variant of Rai" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Rai are male and 27% are female.
When was Rai most popular?
Rai peaked in 2022 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.