Unisex nameCurrently #2,385 in the USRising
Sakai
//sɑˈkɑi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sakai'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.
Sakai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sakai |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 65 |
Sakai through the decades
- Sakai peaked in 2022, when 68 babies were named Sakai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sakai has risen 68% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sakai currently ranks #2,385 in the US and is on the rise.