The king
A modern American coinage likely formed by combining the slang or African American Vernacular English (AAVE) definite article 'Da' with the English word 'king'. It functions as a bold, assertive name conveying leadership and high status. It is extremely rare and follows the trend of using titles as given names.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Daking in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
