Is Jai a boy's or girl's name?

Jai is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,355 recorded births.

When was Jai most popular?

Jai reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 201 births that year. It is currently ranked #1307 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jai?

Jai is currently ranked #1307 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,037 babies since 1959.

Jai

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSanskritDeclining Also a pet name

#1307▼ 100in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Jai is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'victory, long life' — from the Sanskrit jaya (victory, triumph). It is one of the most auspicious words in the Sanskrit language and appears in countless Hindu religious celebrations.

"Jai!" is the Sanskrit cry of victory and celebration — heard in Hindu temples and festivals across South Asia. As a given name, Jai carries that victorious, celebratory energy: a name that begins every day with a declaration of triumph. Clean, crisp, and universally positive in meaning.

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Popularity Over Time

Jai was #1040 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1307, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jai
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	802	#1223	▼
2010s	1,549	#1201	▲
2000s	1,387	#1160	▲
1990s	487	#1942	▲
1980s	315	#2035	▼
1970s	362	#1554	▲
1960s	128	#2354	▲
1950s	7	#3417	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(63 years, 1959–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jai
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	149	#1307	-16 (-9.7%)
2023	165	#1207	+4 (2.5%)
2022	161	#1221	-4 (-2.4%)
2021	165	#1189	+3 (1.9%)
2020	162	#1190	-4 (-2.4%)
2019	166	#1170	+17 (11.4%)
2018	149	#1242	+13 (9.6%)
2017	136	#1326	-5 (-3.5%)
2016	141	#1292	-9 (-6.0%)
2015	150	#1226	-51 (-25.4%)
2014	201	#1016	+44 (28.0%)
2013	157	#1153	+15 (10.6%)
2012	142	#1246	-11 (-7.2%)
2011	153	#1166	-1 (-0.6%)
2010	154	#1176	-14 (-8.3%)
2009	168	#1100	+28 (20.0%)
2008	140	#1244	-5 (-3.4%)
2007	145	#1219	-9 (-5.8%)
2006	154	#1126	+9 (6.2%)
2005	145	#1130	-12 (-7.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jai as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Jai has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 1,355 births since 1957.

#3988

Current rank

1,355

Total births

1998

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jai be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jai is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1307. As a girl's name, it ranks #3988.

Jai has two lives

Jai, the baby name

#1307boys

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1959–2024) · Methodology

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