Jakai
How to say it: juh-KY · /dʒəˈkaɪ/
Modern American invented name; possibly blending the Ja- prefix with -kai. No established etymology.
Jakai was the 447th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 519 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #211 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #447 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 519 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,832 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #211 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent creation, Jakai hit its stride in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it is poised to climb higher.
What goes with it
Energetic and crisp with a creative spark, it feels modern. Kai works as a short form alongside it.
Nicknames
- Kai
- Jak
Honouring a Jakai in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jakai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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