Alekai

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Alekai Pronunciation

Alekai is pronounced AL-ə-ky /ˈæl.ə.kaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name joining Alek (from Alexander, 'a defender of the people') with Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian); no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A defender; the sea: Alekai joins Alek and Kai. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AL-ə-ky').

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek, Hawaiian

MeaningA modern name joining Alek (from Alexander, 'a defender of the people') with Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian); no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6454 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Alekai is a modern name joining Alek — from Alexander, Greek 'a defender of the people' — with Kai, Hawaiian 'the sea' (routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the crisp sound carries it (nicknames Alek, Kai).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-defender-or-the-sea in echo, and crisp.

Did you know? Alek shortens Alexander ('a defender of the people') and Kai means 'the sea' (Hawaiian) — Alekai joins them, a crisp, modern coinage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AL-ə-ky').

Overall data confidence 38%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

AlakaiAlekye

Nicknames

Kai

Themes & Styles

Uncertain American Coinage Greek Hawaiian

If you like Alekai…

Alakai— a fellow spelling (also Hawaiian 'leader')

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Alek— a name it joins

Makai— a sound-neighbor -kai boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Alekai?

Alekai is pronounced AL-ə-ky (/ˈæl.ə.kaɪ/). Press play above to hear Alekai said aloud.

How do you say Alekai?

Alekai is said AL-ə-ky (/ˈæl.ə.kaɪ/). Press play above to hear Alekai said aloud.

What does the name Alekai mean?

Alekai joins Alek ('a defender') with Kai ('the sea'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

Is Alekai a boy or girl name?

Alekai is a boy's name.

How popular is Alekai?

Alekai is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.