NAME PROFILE
Lai
Derived from several cultures, often meaning 'to come' or 'future' in Vietnamese and Chinese contexts. It reflects a person who is welcoming, forward-thinking, and carries a bright spirit of anticipation.
Key Stats
| Total births | 256 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1984 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 90%NY — 10%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Lai Kuan-lin (Singer and Actor in Wanna One) · Lai Ching-te (President of Taiwan) · Lai Pin-yu (Legislator and notable Cosplayer) · Lai Man-wai (The Father of Hong Kong Cinema) · Lai Ying (Cantonese Opera singer and Actress)
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