Daudi
Meaningform of David · Swahili
Daudi is an African boy name meaning “form of David”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationDaudi peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Daudi you'd meet today is about 50 years old.
- HistoryDaudi first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Daudi
Daudi is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of David”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Daudi
What does the name Daudi mean?
Daudi means “form of David” and comes from Swahili. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dawson (“son of David”), Davis (“son of David”), Dawud (“form of David”) and Davidson (“son of David”).
What is the origin of the name Daudi?
Daudi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Swahili. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Daudi a boy or girl name?
Daudi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Daudi?
Daudi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #5,464 in 1975, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Daudi?
If you like Daudi, you might also like Dawson, Davis, Dawud and Davidson.
What should I know before naming my baby Daudi?
Daudi is an African boy name meaning “form of David”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.