"Great radiance or brilliance written with kanji for large and radiance"
Daiki
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A distinctive 3-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daiki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 107 babies have been named Daiki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daiki is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,042 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #22,042
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese East Asian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Daiki
Daiki is a boy name with Japanese and East Asian origins . The name means "Great radiance or brilliance written with kanji for large and radiance" in Japanese .
Daiki is currently ranked #22,042 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Daiki has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Daiki include Dai and Dai-chan. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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