Sai
Sai is a boy's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Divine, master, or saint.
Origin and history
Sai is a short name of Indian origin, often associated with spiritual teachers and divine presence. In the United States, it is a clean, modern choice that has experienced a steady rise in usage in recent decades. Its single-syllable sound gives it a sleek and contemporary appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,696 babies in the United States have been named Sai since 1880. It ranks #3085 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1499.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- NJ (5.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 183 |
| 2000-2010 | 405 |
| 2010-2019 | 556 |
| 2020-2029 | 431 |
Famous people named Sai
- Sai Dharam Tej: Actor
- Sai Praneeth: Badminton Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The popularity of the name is deeply influenced by venerated Indian spiritual leader Shirdi Sai Baba.
- Its three-letter structure makes it easily recognizable and portable across different language contexts.