Rai
Every Rai since 1952 — 520 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rai
Rai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,826 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 520 American babies have been named Rai — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,708 | 29 | #3,826 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,913 | 28 | #3,959 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,772 | 36 | #3,331 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,561 | 29 | #3,849 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,147 | 18 | #5,286 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,908 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,430 | 16 | #5,740 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,581 | 12 | #7,024 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,867 | 13 | #6,587 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,737 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,631 | 9 | #8,566 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,434 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,962 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,176 | 11 | #7,425 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,242 | 11 | #7,382 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,305 | 11 | #7,461 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,806 | 11 | #7,579 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,847 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,032 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,550 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,225 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,116 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,920 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,293 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rai in 2025?
Rai ranked #3,826 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rai?
520 babies have been named Rai in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rai most popular?
Rai peaked in 2022, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Rai a boy or girl name?
Rai is used for both: about 27% of babies named Rai have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Rai rising or falling?
Rai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.