All about the name DAKAR

Meaning, origin, history.

Dakar, derived from Arabic 'ad-Dakkar', meaning 'red', is an uncommon yet intriguing male given name of African origin. It gained prominence due to its association with the vibrant city in Senegal known for its annual Dakar Rally event.

See also

Arab
Senegal

Popularity of the name DAKAR since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name Dakar appears to have been quite popular between the years of 1970 and 1999, with a total of 28 babies given this name over that period. Interestingly, the most popular years for the name were 1970 and 1973, each seeing six births."