NAME PROFILE
Chai
Derived from the Arabic word meaning 'most upright' or 'on the straight path.' This name describes an individual who is deeply principled, honest, and possesses a steadfast moral compass that guides them with grace through life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 647 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1984 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 91%NY — 9%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Ahnaf bin Qais (Military General and Statesman) · Ahnaf Jazeem (Poet and Author) · Ahnaf Akif (Digital Media Personality) · Ahnaf Al-Falahi (Religious Scholar) · Ahnaf Kabir (Humanitarian Activist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AhnyNafeeAffy
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