Nakai

Pronunciation: [ n-ahk-AH-ee ]

Girl Name #16,473 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nakai is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-ahk-AH-ee.

Parents who love the name Nakai often also consider Nancy, Nannie, Naomi .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #16,473
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Nak Nay Nakie

Also a Boy Name

Nakai is also used as a boy name, ranked #3047.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nakai

Is Nakai a boy or girl name?

Nakai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16473. As a boy name, it is ranked #3047. Nakai is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nakai?

Nakai is pronounced n-ahk-AH-ee.

How popular is the name Nakai?

Nakai is currently ranked #16473 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nakai?

Common nicknames for Nakai include Nak, Nay, and Nakie.

Is Nakai a common or rare name?

Nakai is an uncommon name, ranked #16473 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nakai

Nakai is a girl name .

Is Nakai a boy or girl name? Nakai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,473 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,047. Nakai is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nakai is currently ranked #16,473 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nakai include Nak, Nay, and Nakie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.