Lakai
Meaning
"sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)"
Origin: Hawaiian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,289
- Total SSA Count
- 36
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Kai, Lak
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)"
Origin: Hawaiian
"land of oaks"
Origin: Old English ac + land
Oaklan is more popular, ranked #3103 vs #3289 for Lakai.
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Oaklan is more popular, ranked #3103 compared to Lakai at #3289 in the United States.
Lakai means "sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)" (Hawaiian origin). Oaklan means "land of oaks" (Old English ac + land origin).
Lakai is primarily a boy name. Oaklan is primarily a boy name.