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Laakea

♂ Boy

Pronounced lah-ah-KAY-ah /lɑ.ɑˈkeɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian — la, 'light/sun/day', + akea, 'wide/clear/bright', hence 'clear light; wide brightness'Low

In 30 seconds: Clear/bright light: Laakea is Hawaiian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lah-ah-KAY-ah').

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Origin LowHawaiian

MeaningFrom the Hawaiian — la, 'light/sun/day', + akea, 'wide/clear/bright', hence 'clear light; wide brightness'

U.S. rank (2025)#8637 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 208

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

Laakea comes from the Hawaiian — la, 'light/sun/day', + akea, 'wide/clear/bright', hence 'clear light; wide brightness'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'lah-ah-KAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, clear-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Laakea joins the Hawaiian la ('light/sun') and akea ('wide/clear/bright'), hence 'clear light; wide brightness' — a lyrical, luminous name (said 'lah-ah-KAY-ah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Laakea — Hawaiian etymology

Variations

LakeaLa'akea

Nicknames

Kea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laakea mean?

Laakea is Hawaiian for 'clear light; wide brightness' (la + akea).

How do you pronounce Laakea?

It's said lah-ah-KAY-ah /lɑ.ɑˈkeɪ.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Laakea a boy or girl name?

Laakea is a boy's name.

How popular is Laakea?

Laakea is a very rare name in the U.S.