Jachai
Every Jachai since 1996 — 373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jachai
Jachai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,776 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 373 American babies have been named Jachai. Its peak came in 1997, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jachai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jachai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,776 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,356 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,941 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,586 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,637 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,779 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,162 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,830 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,131 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,893 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,303 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,570 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,770 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,307 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,567 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,934 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,663 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,041 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,576 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,065 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,371 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,564 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jachai in 2025?
Jachai ranked #12,776 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jachai?
373 babies have been named Jachai in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jachai most popular?
Jachai peaked in 1997, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Jachai a boy or girl name?
Jachai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jachai rising or falling?
Jachai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.