Declining since 2021, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Alikai since 2009
Babies named Alikai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Alikai is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2009, reflecting a trend of inventive, melodic names. Its peak popularity came in 2020, but since 2021 its usage has been declining. In 2021, approximately 1 in 170,808 baby boys received the name Alikai, placing it at rank 7,619. The name's formation resembles other contemporary creations like Kai or Alika, blending familiar sounds without a specific meaning or historical precedent. Alikai has not been recorded in any top state rankings, indicating its rarity across the United States.
Alikai first appeared in U.S. records in 2009, likely a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Alika or Kai. It lacks clear historical or linguistic roots, suggesting a contemporary invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Kai
Sibling names for Alikai
Names that share Alikai's style, for a brother or sister.

