FIRST NAME
Nakai
Nakai is the 7,849th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 562 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 186 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #7,849 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
562
living · #7,849
BABIES NAMED NAKAI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1974–2025
202562
As a male name, Nakai peaked in 2025, when 62 babies were named Nakai (the #2275 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #25,420 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
186
living · #25,420
BABIES NAMED NAKAI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1974–2024
20248
As a female name, Nakai peaked in 2008, when 14 babies were named Nakai (the #8839 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)