How Many People Are Named Zai?
Complete statistics for the name Zai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zai is a very rare name for boys, with only 290 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,138,699 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name since all 292 bearers are under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 292 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zai Through the Generations
Zai emerged as a name in 2023, reaching its peak with 33 births that year. The name's popularity is on the rise, with all current bearers being under 30, indicating it's favored among younger parents. With an average age of 8, Zai is still a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, showing promise for continued growth in the coming years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zai
How Many People Have the Name Zai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 171 people in the United States currently share the name Zai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,938,300 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zai a Common or Rare Name?
Zai 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 Zai Mean?
Zai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zai in SSA data, approximately 78% are male and 22% are female.
When Was Zai Most Popular?
The name Zai reached peak popularity in 2023, with 33 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 Zai?
Approximately 171 people named Zai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 171. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,938,300 Americans.
Is Zai a rare name?
Zai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,938,300 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zai mean?
Zai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 78% of people named Zai are male and 22% are female.
When was Zai most popular?
Zai peaked in 2023 with 33 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.