Girl · #14,477 in 2026

Dakyra

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

Current Rank

#14,477

Peak Rank

#10,817 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2015

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#10817

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dakyra

Dakyra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 10 Dakyras were born — ranking #10,817 that year. As of 2026, Dakyra ranks #14,477 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Dakyras 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+

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Names that sound like Dakyra

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

Daiquiri
Decorah
Decora
Decree
Dara
Decry
Dhaka
Dockery
Darrah
Dacca
Darah
Dacker

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakyra

What does the name Dakyra mean?

Dakyra is a girl'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 Dakyra in 2026?

In 2026, Dakyra ranks #14,477 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dakyra most popular?

Dakyra reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #10,817 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Dakyra a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dakyra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dakyra include Saxon, Maryjayne, Karynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dakyra

Dakyra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Dakyra's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #10,817. Use the chart and map above to compare Dakyra'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.