Rising since 2015, #2,258 for boys today.
Popularity of Rakai since 2006
Babies named Rakai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 166 |
Meaning & origin
Rakai is a modern invented name first recorded in U.S. births in 2006. It has been rising steadily in popularity since 2015, and its peak year so far is 2025, when it ranked 2258 with a rate of 1-in-27,550. The name is most common in Illinois, Tennessee, and Florida. Its sound aligns with trendy names ending in 'ai', but unlike many traditional names, it has no deep historical or linguistic roots. Its appeal likely lies in its uniqueness and contemporary feel.
Rakai appears to be a modern invented name, possibly derived from combining the popular syllable 'ra' with a fashionable ending like 'kai'. It has no established historical or linguistic root. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2006 and has been rising in use since 2015.
Where Rakai is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rake, Kai
Sibling names for Rakai
Names that share Rakai's style, for a brother or sister.
