Rakai Name Popularity and Statistics
Rakai is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Rakai?
Rakai is spelled R-A-K-A-I. The name has 5 letters.
Rakai Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,258
Recorded Births62
- Boys usage rose 1,014 places to #2,258 and recorded 26 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Rakai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 62 | #2,258 |
| 2024 | Boys | 36 | #3,272 |
| 2023 | Boys | 38 | #3,177 |
| 2022 | Boys | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
When Was Rakai Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
62 recorded births
National rank #2,258
2023 · Boys
38 recorded births
National rank #3,177
2024 · Boys
36 recorded births
National rank #3,272
2022 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #6,147
Where Rakai Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #1,023 | 7 |
| TN | #1,040 | 5 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |
| TX | #1,908 | 8 |