Dami
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Dami is a Yoruba name meaning “blessed by God”. It is a rare name, primarily used for girls, with 82.35% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Dami
Dami is a short and sweet name of Yoruba (African) origin, commonly used as a diminutive or short form for longer, more elaborate names such as Damilola, Damola, or Damilare. In its essence, Dami means "blessed by God" or "created by God," carrying a profound spiritual significance that reflects gratitude and divine favor. For instance, Damilola specifically translates to "God has blessed me with wealth" or "God has blessed me with honor." The name is cherished in Nigeria and among the Yoruba diaspora for its powerful yet concise message of divine blessing.
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Gender Usage of the Name Dami
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Dami is primarily used as a name for girls. Approximately 82.35% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Dami
Overall PopularityMethodology
Dami is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 10.3M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.79M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Dami ranked #15,422 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #8,101 in 2024 — a drop of 7,321 places. Dami shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #5,673 in 1990. Its lowest recorded position was #15,422 in 2025. Over the last 24 years (2001–2025) the name fell -7821 places (from #7,601 to #15,422).
Characteristics of the Name Dami
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- D — Girl Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Dami is a two-syllable diminutive characterized by its high-front vowel ending. While it functions as a short-form, it lacks a singular, globally fixed historical reference. The phonetic playfulness gives it a Cute & Playful character.
Middle Names For Dami
Middle names used with DamiMethodology
Dami is most frequently used with: Dami Needham
Middle name suggestions for DamiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Dami is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Dami Leigh · Dami Lynne · Dami Lynch · Dami Laine · Dami Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Dami
Sound Like Dami Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tammy · Tami · Tammie · View all 67 names
Spelled Like Dami Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Damia · Demi
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dorothy · Donna · Deborah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Dami Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Dami in ASL
- D
- a
- m
- i
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