Strong, small wild ox or shield
Derived from the Arabic root meaning a small wild ox, it historically symbolizes strength and resilience. It is also associated with the concept of a shield or protection in some linguistic contexts. The name has deep roots in pre-Islamic Arabian history, notably as the name of an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Loai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,919 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional Israeli-Arab footballer
Egyptian filmmaker and director
