Trust, lightning, or storm
In Japanese, Rai is often associated with lightning or thunder. In Arabic contexts, it can mean 'trust' or 'opinion,' while in some European traditions it is a diminutive of names like Raymond, meaning 'wise protector.'
About 29 boys were named Rai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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