Dai
Pronunciation: [ d-EYE ]
Dai is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,760 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 85 babies have been named Dai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,760 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,760
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Dai is also used as a boy name, ranked #14586.
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About the Name Dai
Dai is a girl name .
Is Dai a boy or girl name? Dai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,760 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,586. Dai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dai is currently ranked #33,760 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dai include Daisy, Daila, Dailyn, Dailani, Dailany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis