Dakai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Kai

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dakai Rank #4,427
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4427 for Dakai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dakai ___

  • Dakai James
  • Dakai Michael
  • Dakai Leon
  • Dakai Isaiah
  • Dakai Ray
  • Dakai Andre

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dakai

Zara Malik Imani Kaden Amara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dakai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dakai at #4427 in the United States.

What do Dakai and James mean?

Dakai means "creative coinage blending Da- prefix and Kai (sea)" (American origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dakai and James boy or girl names?

Dakai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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