Likely a modern variation of Kai, meaning sea or ocean.
Lakai is a contemporary American invention, most likely created by adding the popular 'La-' prefix to the name Kai. While its exact roots are modern, it draws its primary significance from the Hawaiian name Kai, which translates to sea. It may also be influenced by the Lakai Limited Footwear brand, which is well-known in skateboarding culture.
Less common today
Lakai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,984 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
