The great one or big sea
Dakai is a modern name often associated with Chinese origins, where 'Da' typically means big or great. Depending on the characters used, it can also refer to the ocean or sea. It has gained some visibility in the United States as a rhythmic, contemporary choice.
About 37 boys were named Dakai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
