Jai
Jai is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Victory or triumph.
Origin and history
Jai is a name of Indian origin derived from the Sanskrit word for victory. It is also used in English-speaking countries as a modern spelling variant of Jay or modern short form of names like James or Jason. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,160 babies in the United States have been named Jai since 1880. It ranks #1703 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1117.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.7 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- LA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 128 |
| 1970-1980 | 362 |
| 1980-1990 | 314 |
| 1990-2000 | 487 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,387 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,549 |
| 2020-2029 | 926 |
Famous people named Jai
- Jai Courtney: Actor
- Jai Rodriguez: Actor, TV Host
Fun facts
- While commonly pronounced like the letter 'J' (Jay) in the West, its Sanskrit origin is traditionally pronounced like 'Jye'.
- Jai functions both as a traditional Indian name and as a contemporary, minimalist Western name.