Sakai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-KAI / /səˈkaɪ/Japanese; English
Meaning
Japanese: 'slope'; English: 'from the sakai'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, the name Sakai can refer to geographical features, often associated with nature and landscapes. In English contexts, it may derive from a surname indicating a location or origin, reflecting the practice of naming based on place.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sakaiya
- Sak
- Kai
International Variants
- Sakai (Japanese)
- Sakai (English)
Famous people named Sakai
Sakai Masato — Japanese actor.
Sakai Noriko — Japanese singer.
Fictional characters named Sakai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sakai was first seen in the United States in 1998. Sakai has ranked as high as #1301 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Sakai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sakai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 9 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 59 |