Kitt vs Rakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kitt Rank #3,409
Rakai Rank #3,323

Rakai is more popular, ranked #3323 vs #3409 for Kitt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kitt ___

  • Kitt James
  • Kitt Thomas
  • Kitt Henry
  • Kitt Allen
  • Kitt Lee
  • Kitt Joseph

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 Kitt

Finn Dash Arlo Bea Wren

If you choose Rakai

Zara Amara Makena Jabari Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kitt or Rakai more popular?

Rakai is more popular, ranked #3323 compared to Kitt at #3409 in the United States.

What do Kitt and Rakai mean?

Kitt means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Kitt and Rakai boy or girl names?

Kitt is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.

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