Lai
Girl nameLai has been given to 256 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It peaked in 1981.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
256
Peak year
1981 (21 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1953
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
90% girls / 10% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lai — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lai.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lai?
Lai has been given to 256 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lai peak?
Lai peaked in 1981, when 21 babies were given the name.
Is Lai a girl or boy name?
Lai is primarily a girl name (90% of babies named Lai are girls).
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