Rakai vs Irie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakai

Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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Boy #3,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful, excellent, good feeling"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Jamaican Rastafarian Caribbean American

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Rakai Rank #3,323

Irie Rank #3,388

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

Is Rakai or Irie more popular?

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

What do Rakai and Irie mean?

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

Are Rakai and Irie boy or girl names?

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