Sakai
1 country#1393 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Sakai’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
644 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #1393 · peaked in 2025 with 131 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sakai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5781 | — |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓5140 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↑3734 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↑751 |
| 2010 | #5251 | ↑1185 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↓694 |
| 2012 | #7559 | ↓1614 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↑956 |
| 2014 | #10717 | ↓4114 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓1369 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↑1342 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↑1904 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↑1223 |
| 2019 | #4639 | ↑2978 |
| 2020 | #4141 | ↑498 |
| 2021 | #4118 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #2438 | ↑1680 |
| 2023 | #2660 | ↓222 |
| 2024 | #2370 | ↑290 |
| 2025 | #1393 | ↑977 |
Frequently asked questions about Sakai
Is Sakai a popular name?
Yes — Sakai currently ranks #1393 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sakai more common for boys or girls?
Sakai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sakai most popular?
Sakai peaked in 2025 in United States, with 131 recorded births that year.
Is Sakai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sakai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9631 in 1998 to #1393 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sakai?
At least 644 babies have been recorded with the name Sakai across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Sakai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sakai include Jules, Marley, Scotty, Scout.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Sakai in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.