Ngai is a distinctive given name of African origin, particularly popular among the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania. It is derived from the Maasai language and means "to look after" or "to take care." This name is often chosen to reflect the importance of nurturing and protection within families and communities. Ngai is a unisex name but is more commonly used for boys.
"Ngai is not a popular name with only 26 births in 1970 and a steady decline thereafter, reaching just 5 births by 1998, for a total of 66."