The baby name Narai is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /nɑːˈraɪ/ (NAH-rye).
Narai is Thai in Origin.
The baby name Narai is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /nɑːˈraɪ/ (NAH-rye).
Narai is Thai in Origin.
Narai (Thai: นารายณ์) is the Thai form of Sanskrit Nārāyaṇa, a principal epithet of the god Vishnu. From nara “man, living being” and ayana “resting place, refuge,” it conveys “refuge of men” or “he who dwells in all beings.” In Thai usage Narai directly names Vishnu and functions as an auspicious masculine given name connoting preservation, protection, and divine authority.
The name gained special prestige through Somdet Phra Narai the Great (r. 1656–1688) of Ayutthaya, whose reign expanded Siam’s diplomacy and arts, embedding Narai in royal and cultural memory. Cognate and variant forms across South and Southeast Asia include Narayan, Narayana, Narain, Narayanan, and Narayen; the feminine counterpart is Narayani. Today Narai remains recognizable in Thailand and the Thai diaspora, balancing sacred resonance with a crisp, modern sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,167 | 17 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Narai is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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