Lee vs Dakari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Dakari

Boy #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwean)

Cultural Roots

African African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#795
Total SSA Count
316
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Dakari Rank #795

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #795 for Dakari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Dakari more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Dakari at #795 in the United States.

What do Lee and Dakari mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Dakari means "joy, happiness" (Shona (Zimbabwean) origin).

Are Lee and Dakari boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Dakari is primarily a boy name.

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