Tai
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Dew from God, gentle rain; blooming
Origin: Hebrew/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #2536 in 2025 with 53 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Talia. Shares the meaning 'Dew from God, gentle rain; blooming.'
Similar names: taaliah, taia, taiba, taiga, taika, taim, taina, taira
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Tai? About 1 in 52,008 babies born in 2025 were named Tai, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tai
What does the name Tai mean?
Tai means “Dew from God, gentle rain; blooming” from Hebrew/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Tai?
Tai has Hebrew/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Dew from God, gentle rain; blooming”.
How popular is Tai?
Tai ranked #2516 in 2025 — given to 53 babies that year.
When was Tai most popular?
Tai peaked in 1980 with 159 babies registered that year.
Is Tai a boy or girl name?
Tai is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 63% of Tais are boys and 37% are girls.
Is the name Tai rising or falling in popularity?
Tai has risen 4703 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7219 in 2020 to #2516 in 2025.
How long has Tai been recorded?
Tai appears in birth records across 62 years — from 1922 through 2025.