Xakai
A unique name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Xakai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xakai today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xakai births was 2022 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xakai. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xakai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2022
14 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,126
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Xakai: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xakai from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 38 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xakai by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xakai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xakai
The name Xakai is believed to have originated from the ancient Arawak language, spoken by indigenous peoples of the Caribbean and South America. It is thought to be derived from the word "xakaikan," which means "one who is brave" or "warrior." The Arawak civilization flourished in the region from around 1000 BCE to the 16th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Xakai can be found in the historical accounts of Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas. In his journals, Columbus mentioned encountering an Arawak chief named Xakai during his exploration of the Caribbean islands in the late 15th century.
Throughout history, the name Xakai has been associated with individuals known for their courage, strength, and leadership qualities. One notable figure was Xakai the Brave, a renowned Arawak warrior who led the resistance against Spanish colonization in the early 16th century. He is celebrated for his bravery and determination in defending his people's land and traditions.
Another significant historical figure with the name Xakai was a prominent Taíno cacique (chief) who ruled over the island of Borinquen (present-day Puerto Rico) in the late 15th century. He is remembered for his efforts to maintain peace and negotiate with the Spanish conquistadors during the early years of colonization.
In the 17th century, a Mapuche leader named Xakai played a crucial role in the Arauco War, a prolonged conflict between the Mapuche people and the Spanish conquistadors in present-day Chile. He was known for his tactical skills and his ability to unite various Mapuche groups against the Spanish invaders.
Fast forward to the 20th century, Xakai Kōndo was a Japanese artist and woodblock print maker who lived from 1891 to 1964. He was renowned for his intricate and detailed depictions of traditional Japanese life and landscapes, contributing significantly to the revival of the ukiyo-e art form.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples showcase the historical significance and cultural resonance of the name Xakai across various regions and time periods. The name has been associated with individuals recognized for their bravery, leadership, and contributions to their communities.
People
Xakai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xakai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Xakai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xakai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xakai going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Xakai a common name?
We classify Xakai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xakai most popular?
The single biggest year for Xakai was 2022, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xakai is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xakai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xakai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xakai in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xakai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xakai in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xakai can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Xakai?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.