Unisex nameCurrently #3,073 in the USRising
Nakai
//nɑˈkɑi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nakai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nakai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nakai |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 48 |
Nakai through the decades
- Nakai peaked in 2021, when 61 babies were named Nakai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nakai has risen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nakai currently ranks #3,073 in the US and is on the rise.