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Cy vs Akai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Akai

Boy #2,132 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright color, vitality"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,132
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Akai Rank #2,132

Akai is more popular, ranked #2132 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Akai more popular?

Akai is more popular, ranked #2132 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Akai mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Akai means "bright color, vitality" (Japanese origin).

Are Cy and Akai boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Akai is primarily a boy name.

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