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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Xai — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Xahir|Xaia
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Xai

ZY · 1 syllables

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Boy
#7690
↑↑ Surging
#7690
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#7690 in 2024
5yr change
+6400 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7690 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Xai

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7690

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+6400 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Modern1-syllableRareCreative SpellingShortEdgy SoundContemporaryMinimal
Character
adventurous spiritkeen intellectindependent natureartistic vision
STRONG
High confidence

Xai is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7690 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +6400 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#7690 · very rare
Xai at a Glance
Meaning:Possibly derived from Celtic roots meaning 'wise' or 'blessed.' Modern usage is often a creative respelling influenced by contemporary naming trends.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#7690 in 2024
5yr change:+6400 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Zai◈Kai◈Tai◈Xi◈ZayCy◈
Similar Style
Zion◈LeviEzraLux◈Ace◈Cai◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Xai
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Xai · Overview
Summary

Xai is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7690 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Xai scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 6400 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Whimsical character
Xai carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Xai is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
xai.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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