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Shakai

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-KY /ʃɑˈkaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining the prefix Sha- with Kai (variously 'sea', 'forgiveness', or 'victory'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Sha + Kai blend: Shakai. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'shah-KY').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, joining the prefix Sha- with Kai (variously 'sea', 'forgiveness', or 'victory'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7637 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 136

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

Shakai is a modern name, with no single fixed root — joining the prefix Sha- with Kai (variously 'sea', 'forgiveness', or 'victory'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'shah-KY'; nickname Kai).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and modern.

Did you know? Shakai is a modern name, joining the prefix Sha- with Kai (variously 'sea', 'forgiveness', or 'victory') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'shah-KY').

Overall data confidence 30%

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

Variations

ShakhaiShakiShakaii

Nicknames

Kai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakai mean?

Shakai joins Sha- with Kai; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Shakai?

It's said shah-KY /ʃɑˈkaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shakai a boy or girl name?

Shakai is a boy's name.

How popular is Shakai?

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