Lai is of Chinese origin, meaning 'thunder'. It is a unisex given name, commonly used in Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cultures. The name consists of only two letters, making it simple yet distinct.
The name Lai was not particularly popular during these years, with only 10 babies named Lai in 1981, 7 in 1989, and another 8 in 1991. This adds up to a total of 25 babies named Lai over these three years.