Akai vs Cassidy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akai

Boy #2,132 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright color, vitality"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,132
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Akai Rank #2,132
Cassidy Rank #476

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 vs #2132 for Akai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akai ___

  • Akai James
  • Akai Lee
  • Akai Alexander
  • Akai Michael
  • Akai Joseph
  • Akai Thomas

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akai or Cassidy more popular?

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Akai at #2132 in the United States.

What do Akai and Cassidy mean?

Akai means "bright color, vitality" (Japanese origin). Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin).

Are Akai and Cassidy boy or girl names?

Akai is primarily a boy name. Cassidy is primarily a girl name.

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