Gender: Unisex
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: To Rejoice, Sea, Rejoiced, Chicken, Hen, Lord
Pronunciation: kai, /kaɪ/, K AY
Popularity Rank: #17,438
The name Cai is of Chinese origin and means 'to start' or 'initiate'. It is a unisex name, suitable for both boys and girls. In Chinese culture, the name Cai is associated with determination, ambition, and new beginnings.
The name Cai is of Welsh origin and means To Rejoice, Sea, Rejoiced, Chicken, Hen, Lord. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Cai is commonly found in Singapore, United Kingdom, Malaysia, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kai
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kaɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Cai is recorded 2,467 times globally, ranking it as the 17,438th most common name worldwide.
Cai is most prevalent in Singapore, with 492 occurrences, making it the 770th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Cai is found among 1 in every 517 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | #770 | 1 : 1,148 |
| United Kingdom | #2,383 | 1 : 1,566 |
| Malaysia | #3,634 | 1 : 5,889 |
| China | #332 | 1 : 517 |
| United States of America | #11,729 | 1 : 10,964 |
| Hong Kong | #1,686 | 1 : 2,587 |
| Italy | #9,909 | 1 : 10,949 |
| Philippines | #1,743 | 1 : 3,916 |
| France | #15,272 | 1 : 22,877 |
| Spain | #10,886 | 1 : 16,954 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cai from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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