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Nai
UnisexMeaning of Nai: Native American: 'dolphin'
Nai is a unisex name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6140th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6140
18 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
389
First recorded 1980 · peak 1981
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
21% boys · 79% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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