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Dami
♀ Girl
Pronounced DAH-mee /ˈdɑː.mi/Medium
Meaning: A short name read two ways: a modern coinage, and a Yoruba short form of names like Damilola ('wealth/goodness comes home'). Routes uncertain.Low
In 30 seconds: A short, warm name: Dami is a modern pick and a Yoruba short form (said 'DAH-mee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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MeaningA short name read two ways: a modern coinage, and a Yoruba short form of names like Damilola ('wealth/goodness comes home'). Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (1996)#14019 ↘ Falling
1996 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 11
History & Origin
Dami stands as a short modern name and as a Yoruba short form of Damilola and its kin. The routes are uncertain, which we note — crisp and warm, rare in the U.S. (said 'DAH-mee').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and warm.
Did you know? Dami reads two ways — a modern short name, and a Yoruba short form of names like Damilola ('goodness comes home') — crisp and warm, its route uncertain, which we note (said 'DAH-mee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dami — short name / Yoruba short form; uncertain
Variations
DamieDammyDamy
Nicknames
DamMimi
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dami mean?
Dami is a short modern name and a Yoruba short form of names like Damilola. The routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Dami?
It's said DAH-mee /ˈdɑː.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Dami a boy or girl name?
Dami is a girl's name.
How popular is Dami?
Dami is a rare name in the U.S.