Odai

♂ Boy

Pronounced oo-DYE /uˈdaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Uday, a diminutive linked to 'running; a runner' — historically borne by early figures and a companion of the Prophet. A brisk, spirited name.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited Arabic name: Odai means 'a runner; one who runs' (said 'oo-DYE'). Brisk and lively.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Uday, a diminutive linked to 'running; a runner' — historically borne by early figures and a companion of the Prophet. A brisk, spirited name.

U.S. rank (2025)#7081 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Odai comes from the Arabic Uday, connected to 'running; a runner.' It reads brisk and spirited, with early historic use — rare in the U.S. (said 'oo-DYE').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, spirited, and brisk.

Did you know? Odai (Uday) is an Arabic name linked to 'running; a runner' — borne by early figures including a companion of the Prophet — a brisk, spirited name (said 'oo-DYE').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Odai — Arabic Uday; 'runner'; early Islamic use

Variations

UdayUdaiOdei

Nicknames

OdaDai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Odai mean?

Odai (Uday) is Arabic, linked to 'running; a runner.'

How do you pronounce Odai?

It's said oo-DYE /uˈdaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Odai a boy or girl name?

Odai is a boy's name.

How popular is Odai?

Odai is a rare name in the U.S.