Chai

A unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning tea; life force.

Babies a year
7
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Chai by the numbers

Chai was given to 7 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 16 babies in 1993, making it a 1990s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Chai. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Chithe greek letter chi22 in the US (2017)
  • Chancommon surname; often means facilitator or mediator11 in the US (2017)
  • Chali5 in the US (2017)

Sounds like Chai

Names that are said the same way as Chai, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Shayhawk-like or gift; a form of Séaghdha73 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Shaigift100 in the US (2017)
  • Shahking or ruler; from Old Persian khshayathiya31 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Shawthicket or small wood28 in the US (2017)
  • Chaumorning; early3 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Shaye21 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean life

Like Chai, each of these has life in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Avalife; bird15,914 in the US (2017)
  • Zoeylife6,034 in the US (2017)
  • Zoelife5,140 in the US (2017)
  • Evalife; form of Eve758 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Vivianalive, lively3,013 in the US (2017)
  • Abelbreath or vapor; son2,686 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean strength

Like Chai, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
  • Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
  • Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
  • GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
  • Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Chai

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