Jai
Meaning: He enlightens or God enlightens
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #247
Total births: 719
History: Jai surged in the 2000s as a distinctive Australian name. The name has Hindu origins meaning 'victory.' Jai represents Australia's growing Indian-Australian community influence on naming.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2008) | #90 |
| Babies named Jai in 2008 | 112 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 719 |
| Peak year | 2008 (112 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #87 |
| Years in records | 2001–2008 (7 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Jai
What does the name Jai mean?
Jai means “He enlightens or God enlightens” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jai?
Jai has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “He enlightens or God enlightens”.
How popular is Jai in Australia?
Jai ranked #90 in Australia in 2008 — given to 112 babies that year.
When was Jai most popular?
Jai peaked in 2008 with 112 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jai a boy or girl name?
Jai is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Jais in registered births are male.
How long has Jai been recorded in Australia?
Jai appears in birth records in Australia across 7 years — from 2001 through 2008.