How Many People Are Named Sai?

Complete statistics for the name Sai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sai
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sai, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 162,103 Americans today, with around 2,036 people bearing it. The majority of Sai's, 86%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.

~870
Living in US
1 in 380,976
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sai
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Dynamic Inspired
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,070
Worldwide Bearers
#691
Global Rank
🇰🇭 Cambodia
4,076
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2,470
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,855
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,819
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,359
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,306
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,282
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,143
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,142
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,002

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,586 (78%)
♀ Female
450 (22%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
1,767
Would be under 30 (86%)
299
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,066 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sai Through the Generations

Sai's journey through the generations reflects its status as a relatively new entrant in the American naming landscape. With only 2,066 total births recorded since its inception, the name saw its peak popularity in 2019 when 96 babies were given this moniker. Today, the average age of someone named Sai is 17, indicating a strong presence among younger demographics. Of the 2,036 estimated living Sais, 1,767 are under 30, 299 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showcasing how the name has become synonymous with youth and modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 293
Texas 84
New York 55
Florida 37
Illinois 32
New Jersey 28
Georgia 15
Washington 7
Louisiana 5
Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Sai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sai's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sai

How Many People Have the Name Sai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 870 people in the United States currently share the name Sai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 380,976 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sai a Common or Rare Name?

Sai is classified as Very 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 Sai Mean?

Sai means "creative variant of Sai" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sai in SSA data, approximately 78% are male and 22% are female.

When Was Sai Most Popular?

The name Sai reached peak popularity in 2019, with 96 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 Sai?

Approximately 870 people named Sai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 870. That works out to roughly 1 in 380,976 Americans.

Is Sai a rare name?

Sai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 380,976 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sai mean?

Sai means "creative variant of Sai" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 78% of people named Sai are male and 22% are female.

When was Sai most popular?

Sai peaked in 2019 with 96 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US870
All-Time Births870
1 in X1 in 380,976
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2019
World Rank#691
Male %78%
Female %22%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.