Dakarai

Dakarai - A very unique male name

Dakarai appeared on the charts for the first time in 1994 on position #2871. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dakarai and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dakarai? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dakarai. The baby boy name Dakarai was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3911 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dakarai peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 1901.

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Dakarai is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dakarai is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,546 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,546.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dakarai is where you live.

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Dakarai origin and meaning

Shona

From Shona, 'rejoice, be happy'

Dakarai is a boys' name of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, built on the verb for rejoicing and happiness. It appears in US data from 1994, used by African and African-American families drawn to its meaning and its rhythmic three syllables. Its peak came in 2010 and use has eased since.

Attested etymology

Dakarai is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Dakarai, pop culture references for the name Dakarai and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dakarai

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dakarai, sorted by popularity.

Dakari / Decker / Dajour / Dekari / Dakhari / Dekker / Dozier / Dacari / Dejour / Dodger /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Dakarai

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dakarai a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dakarai?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

dah-kah-RY · /dɑkəˈraɪ/
The final syllable is heard as both -ry and -ray.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Dakari — Shortened spelling also in US data

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Dakarai for a joyful, genuine Zimbabwean name with a strong, musical sound.

Worth knowing

• Spelling and the final syllable will need explaining outside Shona-speaking circles