Tai
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Talent
- Origin
- Vietnamese
Tai Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,069 baby boys have been named Tai. The name peaked in 2004 with 133 US births that year (rank #1177). In 2024, ranked #2409 nationally — 1,232 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Tai
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tai births are: California (559), Texas (116), Florida (116).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Tai
If you like Tai's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tai's exact length and starting letter: Tab, Tad, Tag, Taj, Tal.
Quick Facts About Tai
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Compare Tai to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tai against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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