Rakai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationrah-KAI / /rɑːˈkaɪ/Hebrew; Maori
Meaning
healer (Hebrew); to rise (Maori)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Rakai is associated with the concept of healing, often linked to spiritual or physical restoration. In Maori culture, the name signifies the action of rising, reflecting themes of growth and elevation.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rakaius
- Rakaiy
International Variants
- Rakai (Maori)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rakai was first seen in the United States in 2006. Rakai has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Rakai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rakai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 36 |