Alakai
Every Alakai since 1996 — 910 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alakai
Alakai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,808 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 910 American babies have been named Alakai. Its peak came in 2023, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alakai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alakai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #1,808 |
| 2024 | 110 | #1,573 |
| 2023 | 112 | #1,558 |
| 2022 | 81 | #1,917 |
| 2021 | 87 | #1,800 |
| 2020 | 71 | #1,998 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,230 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,303 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,954 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,516 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,645 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,320 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,492 |
| 2011 | 18 | #4,985 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,896 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,924 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,346 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,108 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,795 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,650 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,730 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,719 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,405 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alakai in 2025?
Alakai ranked #1,808 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alakai?
910 babies have been named Alakai in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alakai most popular?
Alakai peaked in 2023, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Alakai a boy or girl name?
Alakai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alakai rising or falling?
Alakai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.