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Tai

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Pronounced TY /ˈtaɪ/High

Meaning: From the Chinese/Vietnamese tai, variously 'great; extreme; supreme' and 'talent; ability'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Great; extreme; talented: Tai is Chinese/Vietnamese. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowChinese, Vietnamese
MeaningFrom the Chinese/Vietnamese tai, variously 'great; extreme; supreme' and 'talent; ability'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9397 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,815

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019592025

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

Tai comes from the Chinese/Vietnamese tai, variously 'great; extreme; supreme' and 'talent; ability'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'TY').

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese and Vietnamese families. Rare, great-and-talented at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tai is variously 'great; extreme; supreme' and 'talent; ability' in Chinese/Vietnamese — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TY').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Tai — unisex; routes layered

Variations

TaeThaiTay

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tai mean?

Tai is Chinese/Vietnamese, variously 'great; extreme' and 'talent'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tai?

It's said TY /ˈtaɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Tai a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Tai?

Tai is a very rare name in the U.S.

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