Rakai
boy name#2258 in 2025Rakai entered the US charts in 2006, peaked at #2258 in 2025, ranks #2258 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2006–2025
#2258
rank today
#2258
peak (2025)
62
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #12055 |
| 2010s | #9785 |
| 2020s | #5508 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rakai has been most popular in FL, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Rakai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
Rakai is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Rakais are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rakai in 2025?
- Rakai ranks #2258 among US boy names in 2025, with 62 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rakai most popular?
- Rakai peaked in 2025, reaching #2258 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rakai with classmates?
- Rakai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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