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Unisex Name

Dai

"Great or big; to shine (depending on origin)."

About the Name Dai

Meaning

Great or big; to shine (depending on origin).

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

D

Dai is a unisex name of Welsh, Japanese origin. The name means "Great or big; to shine (depending on origin)." and It has been used throughout history. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Welsh, Japanese names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#15
1970
#49
1980
#50
1990
#50
2000
#37
2010
#6
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Names Similar to Dai

Dae

Unisex

Great and mighty. From Korean 'dae' meaning 'great' or 'big', conveying strength and importance.

Dayan

Unisex

Hebrew name meaning judge; symbolizes wisdom, justice, and discernment.

Daichi

Boy

Big earth or great land; from Japanese kanji meaning 'big' and 'earth'.

Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
3
Starts with
D
Origin
Welsh, Japanese

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