Total births
307
Unisex name · since 1980
Nai
307 babies named Nai in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9148
- among girls today
- 307
- born since 1980
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nai is the #9148 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 307 recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nai has been recorded 307 times among girls since 1980, currently ranked #9148 nationally and more common than 48% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #9148 among girls today
- 307 born since 1980
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nai is currently the #9148 unisex name in America, more common than 48% of girls - 307 born since 1980, peaking in the 1980s.
- #9148
- among girls today
- 307
- born since 1980
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Nai vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9148
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 48% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Nai was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
16 babies were named Nai in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
How Nai compares
307 46th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nai's all-time total is 20% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nai | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 307 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nai splits its recorded history at 2001: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1984
Current rank
#9,148
Active since
1980
Nai popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (1984)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Nai popularity over time - boys
82 total births recorded since 1980 (Nai as boys' name)
Nai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nai's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Nai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
94 births
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
- 2020s
2020s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 94 births (31% of all-time use).
Nai by state
Where Nai concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 30.0% |
| #2 | Oregon | | 5 | 1.6% |
California share of Nai's total US births 30.0%
Even split
92 of 307 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nai? ▼
Nai has been given to 307 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9148 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Nai most popular? ▼
Nai was most popular in the 1980s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Nai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nai are California (92 births), Oregon (5 births).
Is Nai a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nai is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 307 births, and as a boy's name it has 82 births.
How long has the name Nai been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nai since 1980 -- 46 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nailah, Naima, Naila, Naia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nai's data
- Nai's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (94 total births) through the 2020s (60) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nais (92 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nai
Nearby Names Like Nai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nai
Nailah Girl
#1805 4,848 births
Naima Girl
#2189 4,757 births
Naila Girl
#1462 3,235 births
Naia Girl
#1850 2,228 births
Naida Girl
1,714 births
Compare Nai side by side: Nai vs Nailah Nai vs Naima Nai vs Naila
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nai: #9148 Unisex Name - 307 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.