Choose .ai when
- AI assistants and agents
- Machine-learning infrastructure
- Research labs
- AI-native creative tools
.ai domain search
Find an .ai name with a precise product signal
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .ai.
Live .ai search
Find your strongest available .ai
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .ai. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .ai?
.ai is Anguilla's country-code top-level domain. It has become a prominent shorthand for artificial-intelligence companies, but its country-code status and pricing should be part of the ownership decision.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Sponsoring organisation
- Government of Anguilla
The ccTLD for Anguilla is open through accredited registrars; verify current registration and renewal terms for the exact name.
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
The short answer
Is .ai a good domain extension?
Choose .ai when machine learning or AI is central to the product promise. If the business may outgrow that category, compare .com, .io or a broader name before paying a premium.
Consider another extension when
- AI is only a temporary feature
- Customers may misread the domain as expensive or unfamiliar
- The renewal price makes the business model fragile
Research brief
The .ai facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .ai delegation recordSponsoring organisation
Government of Anguilla
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
IANA .ai delegation recordDelegation manager
Government of Anguilla
IANA lists the Government of Anguilla as the current ccTLD manager; a registrar is a separate retail provider.
IANA .ai delegation recordRegistry lookup services
WHOIS and RDAP published
The delegation record publishes whois.nic.ai and the registry RDAP endpoint. A lookup result is not a registration quote or trademark clearance.
IANA .ai delegation recordDirect registration service
nic.ai
IANA lists nic.ai as the registration-service destination for the namespace; the live registrar quote remains the checkout authority for a specific label.
IANA .ai delegation recordIANA registration service
nic.ai
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .ai. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .ai delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.nic.ai · https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
IANA publishes these .ai registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .ai delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1995-02-16
IANA records this date for .ai in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .ai delegation recordRegistry-reported annual growth
More than 60% year-over-year in 2025
Identity Digital describes this as growth in .ai registrations during 2025. The registry statement does not publish a comparable whole-namespace total in this source, so this page does not convert the percentage into an invented domain count.
Identity Digital .ai registry updatePortfolio path
.ai → work → audience
Make the ending do useful descriptive work, while the name stays easy to say, spell and share.
Registry evidence
Registration facts for .ai
A registry has not published a comparable public registration series for this extension. Rather than estimate a total, this page surfaces the most useful verified facts for checking eligibility, registration and lifecycle details.
Verified registry fact
Registry-reported annual growth
More than 60% year-over-year in 2025
Identity Digital describes this as growth in .ai registrations during 2025. The registry statement does not publish a comparable whole-namespace total in this source, so this page does not convert the percentage into an invented domain count.
Identity Digital .ai registry updateVerified registry fact
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .ai delegation recordVerified registry fact
Sponsoring organisation
Government of Anguilla
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
IANA .ai delegation recordFamiliar in the wild
Who uses .ai?
These are recognizable examples, not endorsements or traffic rankings. The useful pattern is how broadly the extension works across industries.
Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .ai
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .ai
Use the extension to carry the category, then make the label simple enough for a non-technical customer to repeat. Check that the name still works if the product adds non-AI features.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .ai domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $99.99 for year one
Renews from $99.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Verified 2026-09-04. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$99.99Renew$99.99Transfer$245.00
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on September 4, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .ai ownership cost
Treat .ai as a multi-year purchase: introductory prices, renewals and transfers can differ substantially. Compare the registrar's full term and any premium-name surcharge.
Registration options
Where to register a .ai
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We put the provider best aligned with this market first, but the choice remains yours.
Compare Bluehost, Namecheap, NameSilo, HostGator and Domain.com. Prices appear only when a provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
NameSilo
Register $99.99 · renew $99.99
Verified 2026-09-04
Bluehost
Our primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Make the tradeoff visible
.ai compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .ai | Very strong in AI | Crowded for short names | AI-first products | Higher renewal and premium pricing |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .ai name ideas
Generate 25 .ai brand names for [AI workflow]. Separate literal names from distinctive invented names, test pronunciation, and flag any that could overpromise capabilities.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .ai names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .ai. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit artificial intelligence products and research. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .ai ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.ai questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .ai domain?
.ai is Anguilla's country-code top-level domain. It has become a prominent shorthand for artificial-intelligence companies, but its country-code status and pricing should be part of the ownership decision.
How much does a .ai domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Registrars set registration, renewal and transfer pricing, and some names are premium. Compare current rows for the exact name before checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .ai registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Is .ai only for companies in Anguilla?
No. It is Anguilla's ccTLD and is available internationally through registrars, subject to the current registry and registrar terms.
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