Madison 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
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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Rakai Rank #3,323

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

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 Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Rakai

Zara Amara Makena Jabari Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Rakai more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Madison and Rakai mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Madison and Rakai boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.

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