Dai vs Hiraeth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dai Rank #14,586
Hiraeth Rank #14,537

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 vs #14586 for Dai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dai or Hiraeth more popular?

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 compared to Dai at #14586 in the United States.

What do Dai and Hiraeth mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin).

Are Dai and Hiraeth boy or girl names?

Dai is primarily a boy name. Hiraeth is primarily a boy name.

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