Zai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
75% Masculine / 25% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Zai carries the connotation of strength and protection.
Meaning of the Name Zai
Zai is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'zaya', which means 'armament'. The name Zai carries the connotation of strength and protection. It can also be seen as a short form of names like Zaïre or Zaire, which have African origins and mean 'river'.
Popularity of the Name Zai
The popularity for the name Zai peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 25 births, which ranked number 9,302 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Zai had the most female births in 2018 with 8, which ranked number 11,410 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 25, which ranked number 4,160 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Zai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 31 births, an increase of 181.82%. Among males, Zai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 25 births, an increase of 316.67%. Among females, Zai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zai
- 10 Year Trend of Zai: 181.82%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Zai: 316.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zai: 20.00%
Popularity of Zai by State
For males, Zai was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zai
- Total Births of Zai: 34 (10.92%)
- Male Births of Zai: 29 (15.34%)
- Female Births of Zai: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Zai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.92% increase in total births, for a total of 34 births in 2024. Male births for Zai have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 29 male births in 2024, an increase of 15.34%. For Females, births for Zai have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.