How Many People Are Named Lakai?

Complete statistics for the name Lakai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lakai
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Lakai means 'servant' in Sanskrit and is a very rare name for boys. Only 555 people named Lakai live in the US today, making up just 1 in 594,489 Americans. The majority, 99%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~555
Living in US
1 in 594,489
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Loyal Diligent
7
Life Path Number

It's believed that those with the life path number 7 are deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

968
Worldwide Bearers
#259,154
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
674
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
98
🇮🇩 Indonesia
47
🇲🇾 Malaysia
43
🇺🇸 United States
39
🇮🇷 Iran
27
🇳🇬 Nigeria
21
🇨🇳 China
4
🇳🇵 Nepal
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
511 (92%)
♀ Female
45 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
555
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 560 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lakai Through the Generations

People named Lakai are predominantly young, with 555 under 30 years old, and only five in their 30s to 60s. This name peaked in popularity in 2015 with 40 births, indicating a recent surge in usage. It's a rising trend, favored by younger parents looking for something unique and modern.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 53
Arizona 5
Florida 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lakai's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Lakai

How Many People Have the Name Lakai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 555 people in the United States currently share the name Lakai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 594,489 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lakai a Common or Rare Name?

Lakai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lakai Mean?

Lakai means "servant" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lakai in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Lakai Most Popular?

The name Lakai reached peak popularity in 2015, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lakai?

Approximately 555 people named Lakai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 560. That works out to roughly 1 in 594,489 Americans.

Is Lakai a rare name?

Lakai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 594,489 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lakai mean?

Lakai means "servant" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Lakai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Lakai are male and 8% are female.

When was Lakai most popular?

Lakai peaked in 2015 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US555
All-Time Births560
1 in X1 in 594,489
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2015
World Rank#259,154
Male %92%
Female %8%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.