Dak

Pronunciation: [ d-AK ]

Dak is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,797 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Dak is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AK.

Parents who love the name Dak often also consider Dayshawn, Ancel, Romy .

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Historical Record

Dak first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.

Over 226 babies have been named Dak in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Dak is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,797 for boy names in the US .

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#8,797
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#8,797
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Dakota #329 Dakari #795 Dakoda #2006 Daksh #3045 Dakhari #3078 Dakarai #3781 Dakai #4427 Dakotah #4877

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Dayshawn Boy American creative Ancel Boy Germanic Romy Boy Latin Raddix Boy Modern American Dawensky Boy English-Slavic hybrid Acyrus Boy Persian Pesach Boy Hebrew

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"rosemary (when short for Rosemary)"

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"son of Dawn, from the dawn"

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"Sun; throne - from Old Persian Kurush..."

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dak

Is Dak a boy or girl name?
Dak is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Dak?
Dak is pronounced d-AK.
How popular is the name Dak?
Dak is currently ranked #8797 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Dak a common or rare name?
Dak is an uncommon name, ranked #8797 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Dak?
Dak pairs well with Dayshawn, Ancel, Romy, Raddix in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Dak?
Related spellings include Dakota, Dakari, Dakoda, Daksh.

About the Name Dak

Dak is a boy name .

Dak is currently ranked #8,797 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dak include Dakota, Dakari, Dakoda, Daksh, Dakhari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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