Nakai
girl nameNakai entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #5776 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#5776
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7534 |
| 1980s | #10847 |
| 1990s | #11007 |
| 2000s | #11727 |
| 2010s | #12762 |
| 2020s | #12260 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nakai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nakai alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nakai in 2025?
- Nakai is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nakai most popular?
- Nakai peaked in 1974, reaching #5776 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nakai with classmates?
- Nakai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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