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Jae

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY /ˈdʒeɪ/High

Meaning: Korean name element jae, 'talent, wealth' (Jae-won, Jae-hyun lines) — or a sleek Jay spellingLow

In 30 seconds: Talent in one beat: Jae is Korea's prosperity-syllable — anchoring Jae-won and Jae-hyun — and a minimalist Jay. Seoul-sleek either way.
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Origin MediumKorean, English
MeaningKorean name element jae, 'talent, wealth' (Jae-won, Jae-hyun lines) — or a sleek Jay spelling
U.S. rank (2025)#2956 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,699

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jae reads as the Korean element 'talent, prosperity' — standing alone or opening compounds — and as a Jay spelling (routes layered, which we note).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, talent-at-root, and minimal.

Did you know? K-pop rosters brim with Jae-names — the element means 'talent/wealth' — while Western Jaes simply streamline the jaybird.
Overall data confidence 65%
Korean name references — jae — element meaning

Variations

JayJayeJai

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jae Park (1988-)
    South Korean-American musician and member of the band Day6
  • ★Jae Crowder (1990-)
    American professional NBA basketball player known for his defensive skills
  • ★Jae Head (1998-)
    American child actor known for roles in Hancock and The Blind Side

If you like Jae…

Jay— the Western twin
Kai— a fellow global one-beat
Jin— the companion K-syllable classic
Koe— lands in the same popularity range
Abe— echoes that soft -e sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jae mean?

Jae is a Korean element meaning 'talent, prosperity', or a spelling of Jay; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jae?

It's said JAY /ˈdʒeɪ/ — a single syllable.

Is Jae a boy or girl name?

Jae is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jae?

Jae is a rare name in the U.S.

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