Jakai

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Pronounced juh-KYE /dʒəˈkaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix with -kai (in Hawaiian, 'sea'). Used across sexes; often unisex, which we note. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp modern name: Jakai joins Ja- with -kai ('sea') (said 'juh-KYE'). Often unisex — routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix with -kai (in Hawaiian, 'sea'). Used across sexes; often unisex, which we note. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12648 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 206

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jakai is a modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix with -kai (Hawaiian, 'sea'). It carries no single fixed meaning; used across sexes, it often reads unisex, which we note. Routes uncertain (said 'juh-KYE').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, beside unisex use. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Jakai pairs the Ja- prefix with -kai, the Hawaiian word for 'sea' — a fresh, modern coinage that reads unisex, with routes that are uncertain, which we note (said 'juh-KYE').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Jakai — Modern Ja-/kai coinage; unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

JakhaiJacaiJakaii

Nicknames

JakKai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jakai mean?

Jakai joins the Ja- prefix with -kai ('sea'); it has no single fixed meaning, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jakai?

It's said juh-KYE /dʒəˈkaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jakai a boy or girl name?

Jakai is used across sexes and reads unisex — we note it; here it's used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jakai?

Jakai is a rare name in the U.S.