Daysun vs Karega

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karega

Boy #42,822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who refuses, the defiant one"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Kikuyu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,822
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Daysun Rank #42,765
Karega Rank #42,822

Daysun is more popular, ranked #42765 vs #42822 for Karega.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daysun ___

No pairings available yet.

Karega ___

  • Karega Njoroge
  • Karega Kamau
  • Karega Mwangi
  • Karega David
  • Karega John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daysun

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If you choose Karega

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daysun or Karega more popular?

Daysun is more popular, ranked #42765 compared to Karega at #42822 in the United States.

What do Daysun and Karega mean?

Karega means "one who refuses, the defiant one" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Daysun and Karega boy or girl names?

Daysun is primarily a boy name. Karega is primarily a boy name.

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