Borakay (Kurdish: بۆرەکەیی; also Borakay, Borakey, Borekey, Borekei) is a small Kurdish tribe found in Iran, Iraq and Kuwait[1][2] The Borakays in Kuwait mainly reside in the Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait, particularly Al-Naqra, where there is a roundabout named after the Borakay Kurds (Al-Kurd roundabout)[3] A large number of them served in the army, police, important companies, and various government jobs before departing following the Gulf War.

[4] According to Sarlashkar Mozaffar Zanganeh, in the mid 20th century the Poraka, which is an alternative spelling of Borakay,[5] were 450 families inhabiting Sarpol-e-Zahab, Lilak, Esfandabad and the Hasanabad area of Sanandaj.

They also had a presence in Iraq, and are considered part of the Mendemi tribe.

[6] According to some sources, Borakays are part of the Jaff Confederation.

Furthermore, he claims that Borakays are native to Shahrizor, Zahab and Lilaq.