Rakai vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Rakai Rank #3,323

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Rakai or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Rakai and Wave mean?

Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Rakai and Wave boy or girl names?

Rakai is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.