Future or coming; also a type of lyric poem
In a Chinese context, Lai often means 'future' or 'to come.' It is also recognized as a French term for a rhythmic choral song or a short narrative poem, typically written in octosyllabic verse and focused on themes of love and chivalry.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series 'Suikoden' · Suikoden
A character in the manga series 'Silver Diamond' · Silver Diamond