Dekai
Dekai is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,825 in the US, popular nicknames include Dek, Dey, and Dekie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dekai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 44 babies have been named Dekai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dekai is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,825 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,825
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Dekai
Dekai is a boy name .
Dekai is currently ranked #8,825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dekai include Dek, Dey, and Dekie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dekai include Dekari . 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