Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Rakye

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#12,285 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2014

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#12285

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rakye

Rakye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 5 Rakyes were born — ranking #12,285 that year. As of 2026, Rakye ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Rakyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Rakye

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

Raco
Raca
Racca
Rakow
Arachne
Rack
Racks
Racked
Ragu
Rac
Reco
Rak

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakye

What does the name Rakye mean?

Rakye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rakye in 2026?

In 2026, Rakye ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rakye most popular?

Rakye reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #12,285 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Rakye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rakye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rakye include Abdikhaliq, Abdiwali, Abdulaye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rakye

Rakye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Rakye's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #12,285. Use the chart and map above to compare Rakye'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.