Chai

At a glance

Chai is the #849 dog name in our records. About 1 in 5,879 dogs is called Chai, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Chai?

#849dog name of 19,856
1 in 5,879dogs
180dogs in the records
#458cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 52%Boys 44%Not recorded 4%

54% girls · 46% boys among 174 dogs with a recorded sex

Chai over the years

Rising
07.114.22013: 2.9, 2014: 0.8, 2015: 0.4, 2016: 1.7, 2017: 1.0, 2018: 2.9, 2019: 1.7, 2020: 1.6, 2021: 4.3, 2022: 4.3, 2023: 12.4, 2024: 11.22013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Chai per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Chai

Questions

Is Chai a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (54% female).

How popular is Chai for dogs?

Chai is the #849 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 180 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Chai?

Chai is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Chai?

Kai, Kaya and Kaia sound similar.

What breeds are often named Chai?

Chihuahuas, Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called Chai.

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