Originating from Sanskrit, the name Jai is a unisex given name that translates to 'victory' or 'conqueror'. It is also used as an exclamation of victory in several languages, including Hindi and Gujarati. The name Jai has been adopted by various cultures around the world, making it a globally recognized name with a rich history rooted in ancient Indian culture.
The name Jai had a slow start with fewer than 10 births per year until the late 1980s. It began gaining popularity in the early 1990s, reaching over 20 births per year between 1994 and 2008. The peak was reached in 2005 with 44 births. Since then, its popularity has been fluctuating but remains stable with around 30-40 births per year until the most recent data from 2023.