Dalai
Pronunciation: [ d-AL-ay ]
Dalai is a girl baby name. Ranked #43,866 in the US, popular nicknames include Dal, Day, and Dalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Dalai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 5 babies have been named Dalai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dalai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,866 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,866
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dalai
Dalai is a girl name .
Dalai is currently ranked #43,866 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dalai include Dal, Day, and Dalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dalai include Dalary, Dalani, Dalayah . 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)
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