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Dai
UnisexMeaning of Dai: Welsh: 'to shine'
Dai is a unisex name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11392nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11392
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
212
First recorded 1976 · peak 2001
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
57% boys · 43% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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