Lakai
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lakai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 45 babies have been named Lakai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,738 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,738
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Lakai is also used as a boy name, ranked #3289.
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About the Name Lakai
Lakai is a girl name .
Is Lakai a boy or girl name? Lakai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,738 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,289. Lakai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lakai is currently ranked #21,738 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakai include Lak, Lay, Laie, and Lakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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