How Many People Are Named Sakai?
Complete statistics for the name Sakai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sakai is a very rare name for boys, with only 508 people named Sakai living in the US today, making up just 1 in 649,018 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2022 with 68 births, showing it's a rising, modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 513 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sakai Through the Generations
Sakai stands out as a name that's truly part of the younger generation, with all 513 recorded births since tracking began being of individuals under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with no one named Sakai reaching the age of 30 yet. As of now, the average age of someone named Sakai is just 10, indicating that the name is still gaining traction and popularity among parents looking for unique choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sakai's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Sakai
How Many People Have the Name Sakai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,045 people in the United States currently share the name Sakai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 162,078 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sakai a Common or Rare Name?
Sakai 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 Sakai Mean?
Sakai means "Japanese place name" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sakai in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.
When Was Sakai Most Popular?
The name Sakai reached peak popularity in 2022, with 68 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 Sakai?
Approximately 2,045 people named Sakai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,045. That works out to roughly 1 in 162,078 Americans.
Is Sakai a rare name?
Sakai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 162,078 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sakai mean?
Sakai means "Japanese place name" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Sakai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Sakai are male and 18% are female.
When was Sakai most popular?
Sakai peaked in 2022 with 68 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.