Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Laakea

Name: Popularity of the name Laakea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Laakea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#5,901 (2007)

Total Babies

199

5-Yr Trend

+4%

2001

First Year

2008

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#15352

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laakea

Laakea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 14 Laakeas were born — ranking #5,901 that year. As of 2026, Laakea ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 199 Laakeas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Laakea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laakea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lochia
Lakia
Lakesha
Lakey
Loggia
Ligia
Laky
Lakeshia
Shakia
Leaky
Lackey
Laka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laakea

What does the name Laakea mean?

Laakea is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laakea in 2026?

In 2026, Laakea ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Laakea most popular?

Laakea reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #5,901 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Laakea most popular?

Laakea has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Laakea.

Is Laakea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Laakea is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Laakea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laakea include Enis, Zeferino, Mahesh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laakea

Laakea is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 199 births in the dataset. Laakea's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #5,901. Use the chart and map above to compare Laakea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.