Dai
Pronunciation: [ d-EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Dai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 122 babies have been named Dai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,586 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,586
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Dai is also used as a girl name, ranked #33760.
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About the Name Dai
Dai is a boy name .
Is Dai a boy or girl name? Dai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,586 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,760. Dai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dai is currently ranked #14,586 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dai include Daire, Daivik, Dailyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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