Dai is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, derived from the Japanese word '大' meaning 'big'. It's pronounced as 'Die', with emphasis on the first syllable. Dai is typically used for both males and females in Japan but may be more commonly associated with males outside of Japan. The name gained international popularity due to its simplicity and strength, often chosen by parents who wish for their child to grow up to be influential or significant in some way. In other cultures, Dai has been adopted as a short form of longer names such as Daiyu (Chinese) or Daivik (Indian). Despite its meaning, Dai does not have any specific associated celebrations or feast days outside of Japan.
The name Dai experienced periods of popularity with clusters of births occurring between 1996 and 2001, and again from 2017 to 2020, with a total of 85 births recorded over the given years.