BoyHindi origin

Jai: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A victorious name meaning triumph and celebration.

Origin
Hindi
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1185
Peak
#1015 in 2014

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1959: #341419591960: #320119601970: #243919701980: #119219801990: #218919902000: #132520002005: #112920052010: #117620102015: #122620152020: #11852020#1#3414

What Jai Means

Jai is a boy name of Hindi origin. A victorious name meaning triumph and celebration.

How Popular Jai Is

Jai currently ranks #1185 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1015 in 2014. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Jai

  • Jai is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.
  • Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.
  • With just one syllable, Jai is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Jai

Other Hindi names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Jai

Hindi names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jai.

Questions About Jai

What does Jai mean?

Jai is a boy name of Hindi origin. A victorious name meaning triumph and celebration.

How popular is Jai?

Jai currently ranks #1185 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1015 in 2014. It has held steady.

Where does Jai come from?

Jai comes from Hindi roots. Jai is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.

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