Clarence vs Jahkai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jahkai

Boy #1,459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has exalted (Jah + kai)"

Origin: Hebrew-influenced American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,459
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Jahkai Rank #1,459

Jahkai is more popular, ranked #1459 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarence ___

  • Clarence James
  • Clarence Thomas
  • Clarence Edward
  • Clarence Arthur
  • Clarence William
  • Clarence Henry

Jahkai ___

  • Jahkai James
  • Jahkai Emmanuel
  • Jahkai Alexander
  • Jahkai Isaiah
  • Jahkai Marcus
  • Jahkai David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Jahkai

Amara Zara Kayla Jaylen Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Jahkai more popular?

Jahkai is more popular, ranked #1459 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Jahkai mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Jahkai means "God has exalted (Jah + kai)" (Hebrew-influenced American English origin).

Are Clarence and Jahkai boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Jahkai is primarily a boy name.

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