Dakar

Q: How popular is the name Dakar?

Dakar is ranked #23521 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-ahk-AHR ]

Boy Name #23,521 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dakar is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-ahk-AHR.

Parents who love the name Dakar often also consider Valerie, Freeland, Lyndel .

Popularity Over Time

#23,521

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,521
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Dakari #795 Dakarai #3781 Dakai #4427

Nicknames

Dak Day Dakie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakar

Is Dakar a boy or girl name?

Dakar is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dakar?

Dakar is pronounced d-ahk-AHR.

How popular is the name Dakar?

Dakar is currently ranked #23521 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dakar?

Common nicknames for Dakar include Dak, Day, and Dakie.

Is Dakar a common or rare name?

Dakar is an uncommon name, ranked #23521 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dakar

Dakar is a boy name .

Dakar is currently ranked #23,521 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dakar include Dak, Day, and Dakie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Dakar include Dakari, Dakarai, Dakai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.