Dahir
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dahir first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 176 babies have been named Dahir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dahir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,011 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,011
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dahir
Dahir is a boy name .
Dahir is currently ranked #17,011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dahir include Dah, Day, Daie, and Dahkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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