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Nakai
BoyMeaning of Nakai: Navajo: 'Mexican' or 'wanderer'
Nakai is a boy's name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2220th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2220
62 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,132
First recorded 1974 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
84% boys · 16% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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