Aukai
Meaningseafarer · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,679 in 2025
10 babies were named Aukai in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,060 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aukai you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aukai, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aukai would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAukai first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearAukai is at its all-time high right now: #7,679 in 2025.
- TrendAukai has climbed 1,060 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Aukai means “seafarer”.
About the name Aukai
Aukai is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning “seafarer”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-kai”. US birth records list Aukai for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 16 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #7,679 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 2010s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 272,727 boys |
More Hawaiian boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Keanu · the cool breeze
- Boy name: Manolo · God is with us
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Boy name: Kainoa · the name
- Unisex name: Makaio · gift of God
- Boy name: Kekoa · the brave one
- Unisex name: Kanoa · the free one
Questions about the name Aukai
What does the name Aukai mean?
Aukai means “seafarer” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Aukai?
Aukai has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Aukai a boy or girl name?
Aukai is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aukai?
Aukai ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#7,679).