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Thailand

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY-land /ˈtaɪ.lænd/High

Meaning: From the country name Thailand — 'the land of the Thai/the free' (from Thai, 'free', + land); a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The land of the free: Thailand is a place-name. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'TY-land'). We note the place.
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Origin LowThai
MeaningFrom the country name Thailand — 'the land of the Thai/the free' (from Thai, 'free', + land); a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#6763 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520002025

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

Thailand comes from the country name Thailand — 'the land of the Thai/the free' (from Thai, 'free', + land); a place-name (we note the place). A bold, modern name (said 'TY-land').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a place-name. Rare, the-land-of-the-free at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Thailand is a place-name — 'the land of the Thai/the free' — a bold, distinctive name (we note the place; said 'TY-land').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Thailand — place-name

Variations

Thailund

Nicknames

Thai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thailand mean?

Thailand is a place-name — 'the land of the Thai/the free'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Thailand?

It's said TY-land /ˈtaɪ.lænd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thailand a boy or girl name?

Thailand is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Thailand?

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

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