Lakai vs Ember

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lakai

Boy #3,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Polynesian American

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Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Lakai Rank #3,289

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3289 for Lakai.

Is Lakai or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Lakai at #3289 in the United States.

What do Lakai and Ember mean?

Lakai means "sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)" (Hawaiian origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Lakai and Ember boy or girl names?

Lakai is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.