Lakai vs Wave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lakai

Boy #3,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,289
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,245
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lakai Rank #3,289
Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3289 for Lakai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakai or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Lakai at #3289 in the United States.

What do Lakai and Wave mean?

Lakai means "sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)" (Hawaiian origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Lakai and Wave boy or girl names?

Lakai is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.

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