Lakai
2 countries#2941 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lakai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
602 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #2941 · peaked in 2025 with 42 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
49 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
49 births recorded 2008–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lakai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7427 | — |
| 2007 | #4808 | ↑2619 |
| 2008 | #4145 | ↑663 |
| 2009 | #3721 | ↑424 |
| 2010 | #3894 | ↓173 |
| 2011 | #5675 | ↓1781 |
| 2012 | #3714 | ↑1961 |
| 2013 | #3753 | ↓39 |
| 2014 | #4702 | ↓949 |
| 2015 | #3431 | ↑1271 |
| 2016 | #4327 | ↓896 |
| 2017 | #3993 | ↑334 |
| 2018 | #3607 | ↑386 |
| 2019 | #3571 | ↑36 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↓704 |
| 2021 | #3180 | ↑1095 |
| 2022 | #4303 | ↓1123 |
| 2023 | #3629 | ↑674 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↑357 |
| 2025 | #2941 | ↑331 |
Frequently asked questions about Lakai
Is Lakai a popular name?
Yes — Lakai currently ranks #2941 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lakai more common for boys or girls?
Lakai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lakai most popular?
Lakai peaked in 2025 in United States, with 42 recorded births that year.
Is Lakai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lakai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8643 in 2003 to #2941 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lakai?
At least 651 babies have been recorded with the name Lakai across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lakai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lakai appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lakai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lakai include Konner, Kwame, Leviathan, Marquez.
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