Dash vs Dakari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwean)

African African American American

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Dash Rank #969

Dakari Rank #795

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Dakari more popular?

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Dakari mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Dakari means "joy, happiness" (Shona (Zimbabwean) origin).

Are Dash and Dakari boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Dakari is primarily a boy name.