Boy · #3,815 in 2026

Dakai

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

Current Rank

#3,815

Peak Rank

#3,815 (2026)

Total Babies

268

5-Yr Trend

+78%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3815

Peak Rank

268

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dakai

Dakai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 29 Dakais were born — ranking #3,815 that year. As of 2026, Dakai ranks #3,815 for baby boys with 29 births, rising sharply (+78% over the past five years). In total, more than 268 Dakais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Dakai

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

Dakar
Dacry
Takai
Takao
Daikon
Dokken
Docken
Docket
Decry
Doxy
Docta
Dhaka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakai

What does the name Dakai mean?

Dakai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dakai in 2026?

In 2026, Dakai ranks #3,815 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.

When was Dakai most popular?

Dakai reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,815 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Dakai a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dakai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dakai include Goff, Elzear, Marden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dakai

Dakai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 268 births in the dataset. Dakai's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,815. Use the chart and map above to compare Dakai'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.