Heart or cord maker
Cordai is a modern American name likely derived from the Latin 'cor' meaning heart, or as a variant of the French occupational surname Cordier, referring to a maker of cords or ropes. It has gained some use as a rhythmic, contemporary invention blending traditional roots with a stylish suffix.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Cordai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French revolutionary figure known for the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
