Dakarai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdah-kah-rye / /dɑːkəˈraɪ/Shona; African
Meaning
Shona: 'to be grateful'; African: 'to be thankful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dakarai is a name of Shona origin, primarily used in Zimbabwe. The Shona people have a rich cultural heritage, and names often reflect positive attributes or sentiments. The name embodies gratitude, which is a valued quality in many cultures. It is relatively uncommon outside of its cultural context.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dakarai was first seen in the United States in 1973. Dakarai has ranked as high as #1313 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Dakarai has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dakarai (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 30 |