How Many People Are Named Dakarai?

Complete statistics for the name Dakarai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dakarai
Very Rare
African

Dakarai is a very rare name, barely heard in the U.S., with only 1,453 people alive today and 1 in 227,132 Americans carrying it. It peaked in 2008 with 65 births.

~1,453
Living in US
1 in 227,132
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happiness or joy
🌐
Origin
African
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Joyful Compassionate Optimistic Warm
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a selfless desire to serve others. People connected to this number tend to be generous, idealistic, and drawn toward making the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,710
Worldwide Bearers
#185,729
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,548
🇺🇸 United States
134
🇮🇱 Israel
9
🇬🇧 England
8
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1
🇮🇸 Iceland
1
🇮🇳 India
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,435 (99%)
♀ Female
18 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,236
Would be under 30 (84%)
244
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,480 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dakarai Through the Generations

Dakarai has a unique journey through American naming trends. With just 1,453 people alive today, it's incredibly rare, especially considering its peak in 2008 when 65 babies were named Dakarai. This stark contrast highlights its decline since then. The majority, 84%, are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. Yet, despite its recent popularity, the number of living bearers is surprisingly low, indicating a short-lived surge in usage. The age distribution shows a clear youth bias, with 1,236 under-30s and only 244 aged 30-60, suggesting a younger demographic. This makes Dakarai a fascinating case study in the fleeting nature of modern naming fads.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 59
New York 58
Florida 50
Georgia 30
North Carolina 28
Illinois 10
Michigan 10
Texas 8
Virginia 6
Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Dakarai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dakarai's African roots

📄 About the Name Dakarai

How Many People Have the Name Dakarai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,453 people in the United States currently share the name Dakarai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 227,132 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dakarai a Common or Rare Name?

Dakarai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dakarai Mean?

Dakarai means "Happiness or joy" and comes from African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dakarai in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Dakarai Most Popular?

The name Dakarai reached peak popularity in 2008, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dakarai?

Approximately 1,453 people named Dakarai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,480. That works out to roughly 1 in 227,132 Americans.

Is Dakarai a rare name?

Dakarai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 227,132 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dakarai mean?

Dakarai means "Happiness or joy" and comes from African origins.

Is Dakarai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Dakarai are male and 1% are female.

When was Dakarai most popular?

Dakarai peaked in 2008 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,453
All-Time Births1,480
1 in X1 in 227,132
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2008
World Rank#185,729
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.