Dakhi
A masculine name of Indian origin symbolizing strength and glory.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Dakhi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dakhi today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dakhi births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dakhi. 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 Dakhi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,558
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Dakhi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dakhi 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 Dakhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dakhi
The name Dakhi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, derived from the word "dakshina," which means "skilled" or "capable." This name first emerged in ancient India, particularly in the northern regions, around the 5th century BCE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dakhi can be traced back to the Vedic literature, where it was mentioned in connection with skilled artisans and craftsmen. In Hindu mythology, the name is associated with Daksha, a prominent sage and the son of Lord Brahma.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Dakhi was a renowned sculptor who lived during the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE). His intricate stone carvings adorned several temples and monuments across northern India, earning him widespread recognition for his artistic prowess.
In the 9th century CE, Dakhi Narasimha was a celebrated poet and scholar from the region of present-day Karnataka. His works, including the epic poem "Narasimha Purana," were highly influential in the literary circles of the time.
During the 12th century, Dakhi Lokesha was a prominent ruler of the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts to promote cultural exchange between different regions of the subcontinent.
In the 16th century, Dakhi Rambhadra was a revered spiritual leader and philosopher from the Nath tradition. His teachings on the unity of all existence and the importance of self-realization had a profound impact on the religious and philosophical landscape of that era.
Another noteworthy figure was Dakhi Amritanandanatha, a 17th-century saint and mystic from the Vaishnava tradition. His devotional poetry and guidance on the path of bhakti (devotion) continue to inspire spiritual seekers to this day.
While the name Dakhi has its roots in ancient India, it has since been adopted by various cultures and communities across the world, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. Despite its diverse cultural influences, the name retains its essence of skill, capability, and artistic expression.
People
Dakhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dakhi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dakhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dakhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dakhi 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Dakhi a common name?
We classify Dakhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dakhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Dakhi was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dakhi is about 10 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 Dakhi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dakhi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dakhi 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 Dakhi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dakhi 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 Dakhi 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 Americans are named Dakhi?
See how many people have the name Dakhi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.