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Boy vs Dakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dakai

Boy #4,427 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"creative coinage blending Da- prefix and Kai (sea)"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,427
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Boy Rank #4,506
Dakai Rank #4,427

Dakai is more popular, ranked #4427 vs #4506 for Boy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Dakai more popular?

Dakai is more popular, ranked #4427 compared to Boy at #4506 in the United States.

What do Boy and Dakai mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Dakai means "creative coinage blending Da- prefix and Kai (sea)" (American origin).

Are Boy and Dakai boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Dakai is primarily a boy name.

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