Cache vs Rakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cache

Boy #3,130 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hidden store, treasure"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,130
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cac, Cay, Caie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rakai

Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

Cultural Roots

African American Ugandan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,323
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Ray, Raki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cache Rank #3,130
Rakai Rank #3,323

Cache is more popular, ranked #3130 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cache ___

  • Cache James
  • Cache Lee
  • Cache River
  • Cache Cole
  • Cache Reid
  • Cache Wayne

Rakai ___

  • Rakai James
  • Rakai Emmanuel
  • Rakai David
  • Rakai Marcus
  • Rakai Lee
  • Rakai Josiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cache

Axel Dash River Remi Ember

If you choose Rakai

Zara Amara Makena Jabari Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cache or Rakai more popular?

Cache is more popular, ranked #3130 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Cache and Rakai mean?

Cache means "hidden store, treasure" (French origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Cache and Rakai boy or girl names?

Cache is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.

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