Lakai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-KAI / /ləˈkaɪ/African; English
Meaning
bringer of good fortune (African); a variant of the name 'Lakai' (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In African cultures, the name Lakai is often associated with positive attributes and good fortune. In English contexts, it may be seen as a modern variant or diminutive of other names, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Lakaii
- Lakaiy
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lakai was first seen in the United States in 2003. Lakai has ranked as high as #1326 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Arizona, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lakai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lakai (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 36 |