Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Dunamis

In philosophy, potentiality and actuality are a pair of closely connected principles which Aristotle used to analyze motion, causality, ethics, and physiology in his Physics, Metaphysics, Nicomachean Ethics, and On the Soul. In this context, the concept of potentiality generally refers to any "possibility" that a thing can be said to have.

Current Rank
#10,812
Peak Rank
#10,812 (2023)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#10812
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dunamis

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In philosophy, potentiality and actuality are a pair of closely connected principles which Aristotle used to analyze motion, causality, ethics, and physiology in his Physics, Metaphysics, Nicomachean Ethics, and On the Soul. In this context, the concept of potentiality generally refers to any "possibility" that a thing can be said to have.

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The Story of Dunamis

Dunamis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2023, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 6 Dunamiss were born — ranking #10,812 that year. As of 2026, Dunamis ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Dunamiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Dunamis most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • GH
    60%
  • Nigeria
    14%
  • NE
    14%
  • CM
    10%
  • AO
    3%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Dunamis

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

  • Dynamis
  • Dynamos
  • Dynamize
  • Dynamics
  • Dynamo
  • Denims
  • Demoness
  • Dynamites
  • Dinamo
  • Demiss
  • Dynamik
  • Dueness

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunamis

What does the name Dunamis mean?
In philosophy, potentiality and actuality are a pair of closely connected principles which Aristotle used to analyze motion, causality, ethics, and physiology in his Physics, Metaphysics, Nicomachean Ethics, and On the Soul. In this context, the concept of potentiality generally refers to any "possibility" that a thing can be said to have.
How popular is Dunamis in 2026?
In 2026, Dunamis ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Dunamis most popular?
Dunamis reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #10,812 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Dunamis a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dunamis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dunamis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dunamis include Cager, Elario, Leavitt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dunamis

Dunamis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Dunamis's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #10,812. Use the chart and map above to compare Dunamis'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.