Irie vs Rakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irie

Boy #3,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful, excellent, good feeling"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Jamaican Rastafarian Caribbean American

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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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Irie Rank #3,388

Rakai Rank #3,323

Rakai is more popular, ranked #3323 vs #3388 for Irie.

Is Irie or Rakai more popular?

Rakai is more popular, ranked #3323 compared to Irie at #3388 in the United States.

What do Irie and Rakai mean?

Irie means "powerful, excellent, good feeling" (Jamaican Patois origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Irie and Rakai boy or girl names?

Irie is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.