Drayton vs Lakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lakai

Boy #3,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,289
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lak

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Drayton Rank #3,339
Lakai Rank #3,289

Lakai is more popular, ranked #3289 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drayton ___

  • Drayton James
  • Drayton Cole
  • Drayton Lee
  • Drayton Wayne
  • Drayton Scott
  • Drayton Blake

Lakai ___

  • Lakai Kai
  • Lakai James
  • Lakai Cole
  • Lakai Reef
  • Lakai Blue
  • Lakai Ocean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Drayton

Payton Clayton Holden Sutton Beckett

If you choose Lakai

Kalani Maia Keanu Nalani Hanalei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drayton or Lakai more popular?

Lakai is more popular, ranked #3289 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Lakai mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Lakai means "sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Drayton and Lakai boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Lakai is primarily a boy name.

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