The joyful one; possibly a variation of Alexey
Alakay is a rare name often associated with the character from the Madagascar film franchise. It is frequently considered a creative variation of the Russian name Alexey, meaning 'defender,' or a phonetic spelling of names from various African dialects meaning 'joyful.'
About 10 boys were named Alakay in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The birth name of Alex the Lion · Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
