Boy nameCurrently #3,299 in the USSteady
Lakai
2 syllablesPeak year: 20155 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lakai's meaning
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Lakai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lakai |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 36 |
Lakai through the decades
- Lakai peaked in 2015, when 40 babies were named Lakai in the US.
- The 2020s were Lakai's strongest decade, averaging 30 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lakai has risen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lakai currently ranks #3,299 in the US and is holding steady.