Cai is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, meaning 'beauty' or 'magnificent'. It's composed of two characters: 'Cai', which means 'beautiful', and 'Ya', which implies 'elegance'. The name Cai has been traditionally used for both males and females in China. In the Western world, it gained popularity as a unisex name following the trend of using names with simple, single-syllable sounds. Cai is often associated with creativity, refinement, and timeless elegance.
The name Cai experienced a significant increase in popularity over the given time period, with a notable spike starting from around the year 2000. The first recorded birth was in 1989 with just 5 occurrences. However, by 2022, there were 108 births, marking an impressive growth of over 20 times the initial number. This upward trend suggests that the name Cai has gained considerable traction among parents choosing names for their children during this period.