Ember vs Rakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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Ember Rank #3,159

Rakai Rank #3,323

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Ember or Rakai more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Ember and Rakai mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Ember and Rakai boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.