Wave vs Rakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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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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Wave Rank #3,245

Rakai Rank #3,323

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

Is Wave or Rakai more popular?

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

What do Wave and Rakai mean?

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

Are Wave and Rakai boy or girl names?

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