Rai - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rai \rai\ is pronounced RYE-ee. It is of Japanese origin, and its meaning is "trust; lightning, thunder". Also a Spanish short form of Raimundo.

For more information, see also the related name Ray.

Baby names that sound like Rai are Raj, Rae, Rei and Roi. Other similar baby names are Cai, Hai, Dai, Ras, Jai, Kai, Rabi, Rad, Rafi, Rain, Ram, Rami, Ravi and Rab.

Rai is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rai. Click here to compare Rai with related baby names.