Dakauri
A Persian feminine name derived from the word "dakouri" meaning "merchant".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dakauri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dakauri today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dakauri births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dakauri. 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 Dakauri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,532
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Dakauri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dakauri 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 Dakauri 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dakauri
The given name Dakauri has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world. It is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and practiced. The name Dakauri is derived from the Sanskrit words "dak" meaning "able" or "capable" and "auri" meaning "splendid" or "radiant."
Dakauri was a name commonly associated with scholars, philosophers, and learned individuals in ancient Indian texts and scriptures. It is mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, as a name bestowed upon individuals who possessed exceptional knowledge and wisdom. The name Dakauri is also found in various ancient Indian literary works, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, where it is often used to refer to esteemed sages and wise men.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dakauri was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 5th century BCE. His contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics were highly influential and his works are still studied and revered today.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dakauri. In the 9th century CE, Dakauri was the name of a renowned Hindu philosopher and teacher who authored several treatises on the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. His teachings and insights had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 12th century, Dakauri was the name of a revered Hindu spiritual leader and mystic who established one of the major monastic orders in India. His teachings on spirituality and devotion continue to guide millions of followers even today.
During the 16th century, Dakauri was the name of a celebrated Indian mathematician and astronomer. His groundbreaking work in the field of mathematics and his contributions to the study of celestial bodies earned him widespread recognition and respect among scholars of his era.
Another notable individual named Dakauri was a 17th-century Indian poet and playwright. His literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and human experience, are considered classics of Indian literature and continue to be widely read and celebrated.
While the name Dakauri is not as common in modern times, it continues to hold a significant place in the cultural and historical tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, representing a rich legacy of wisdom, knowledge, and intellectual pursuit.
People
Dakauri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dakauri 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
Dakauri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dakauri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dakauri 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dakauri a common name?
We classify Dakauri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dakauri most popular?
The single biggest year for Dakauri was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dakauri is about 5 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 Dakauri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dakauri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dakauri 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 Dakauri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dakauri 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 Dakauri 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 many people have the name Dakauri?
See how many people share the name Dakauri on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.