Nakai
2 countries#2258 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nakai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,132 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #2258 · peaked in 2025 with 62 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
51 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
51 births recorded 2006–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nakai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3083 | — |
| 2007 | #2721 | ↑362 |
| 2008 | #3005 | ↓284 |
| 2009 | #3399 | ↓394 |
| 2010 | #4099 | ↓700 |
| 2011 | #4110 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #4131 | ↓21 |
| 2013 | #3753 | ↑378 |
| 2014 | #3090 | ↑663 |
| 2015 | #3022 | ↑68 |
| 2016 | #3358 | ↓336 |
| 2017 | #2951 | ↑407 |
| 2018 | #3891 | ↓940 |
| 2019 | #3496 | ↑395 |
| 2020 | #3274 | ↑222 |
| 2021 | #2464 | ↑810 |
| 2022 | #3003 | ↓539 |
| 2023 | #2660 | ↑343 |
| 2024 | #3045 | ↓385 |
| 2025 | #2258 | ↑787 |
Frequently asked questions about Nakai
Is Nakai a popular name?
Yes — Nakai currently ranks #2258 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nakai more common for boys or girls?
Nakai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nakai most popular?
Nakai peaked in 2025 in United States, with 62 recorded births that year.
Is Nakai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nakai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3837 in 1974 to #2258 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nakai?
At least 1,183 babies have been recorded with the name Nakai across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nakai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nakai appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nakai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nakai include Masiah, Nirvaan, Oaklen.
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Ranked directly next to Nakai in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.