FIRST NAME
Sakai
Sakai is the 17,219th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 182 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 87 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #17,219 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
182
living · #17,219
BABIES NAMED SAKAI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1998–2025
2025131
As a male name, Sakai peaked in 2025, when 131 babies were named Sakai (the #1398 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #36,086 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
87
living · #36,086
BABIES NAMED SAKAI BY BIRTH YEAR · 2003–2024
20246
As a female name, Sakai peaked in 2009, when 12 babies were named Sakai (the #9870 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)