Dakaree
A Native American name meaning "brave fighter" or "skilled warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Dakaree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dakaree today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dakaree births was 2022 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dakaree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dakaree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2022
10 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#7,882
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Dakaree: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dakaree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dakaree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dakaree
The name Dakaree is believed to have originated from the Akan language spoken in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. Its origins can be traced back to the 17th century, during the height of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
The name Dakaree is derived from the Akan word "daka," which means "to be victorious" or "to be successful." It is thought to have been given to children as a way of wishing them a life filled with triumph and accomplishment.
While there are no known historical references to the name Dakaree in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used by the Akan people long before it was recorded in written form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dakaree can be found in the accounts of former slaves who were brought to the Americas during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Among them was Dakaree Kojo, a former slave who was born in Ghana in the late 18th century and later gained his freedom in the United States.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dakaree. One such person was Dakaree Mensah, a Ghanaian writer and poet who was born in 1920 and gained recognition for his works that explored themes of identity, colonialism, and independence.
Another famous Dakaree was Dakaree Kofi, a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations in the 1960s and 1970s. He played a crucial role in strengthening Ghana's diplomatic ties with other African nations during that period.
In the realm of sports, Dakaree Agyeman was a Ghanaian footballer who represented his country in the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for his skills as a striker and scored numerous goals for the national team.
Dakaree Kwame was a renowned Ghanaian artist whose works were celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of everyday life in Ghana. He was born in 1935 and his paintings and sculptures can be found in various galleries and museums around the world.
Finally, Dakaree Nkrumah was a Ghanaian political activist and writer who was born in 1945. He was a vocal advocate for pan-Africanism and played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the 1960s.
People
Dakaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dakaree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dakaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dakaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dakaree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Dakaree a common name?
We classify Dakaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dakaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Dakaree was 2022, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dakaree is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dakaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dakaree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dakaree in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dakaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dakaree in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dakaree can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Dakaree?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Dakaree on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.