boys' name 1997–2017

Jai

Jai is losing ground — from #109 in 1997 to #161 in 2017.

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#161 last ranked in 2017
12 registrations that year
2,130 total 1997–2017

Note: Jai hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 45 to 12 (-73%).

Peak popularity was in 2008 (295 registrations).

06012018024030019972002200620102017peak
Peak 2008 · 295
Low 2016 · 10
Years tracked 17

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Jai was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Jai popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 12 (rank #148)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Jai — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (12 babies)

South Australia
12 #148
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In 2017: 12 babies named Jai across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Jai?
Between 1997 and 2017, Jai was registered for 2,130 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Jai a popular name in Australia?
Jai has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #161 with 12 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.