Lakai
Every Lakai since 1982 — 602 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lakai
Lakai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,963 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 602 American babies have been named Lakai — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lakai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lakai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 42 | #2,963 |
| 2024 | — | — | 36 | #3,311 |
| 2023 | — | — | 31 | #3,677 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,376 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,217 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,358 |
| 2019 | — | — | 31 | #3,611 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,667 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,049 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,701 | 23 | #4,416 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,460 | 32 | #3,477 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,695 | 20 | #4,793 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,816 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,815 | 28 | #3,762 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,842 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,955 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,776 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,209 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,916 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,775 | 10 | #7,772 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,993 | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,920 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,231 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lakai in 2025?
Lakai ranked #2,963 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lakai?
602 babies have been named Lakai in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lakai most popular?
Lakai peaked in 2025, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Lakai a boy or girl name?
Lakai is used for both: about 7% of babies named Lakai have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Lakai rising or falling?
Lakai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.