Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Cordai since 2006
Babies named Cordai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Cordai is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2006, reflecting a trend of inventive, syllable-based coinages. Its peak year was 2008, suggesting a brief moment of interest. The name has been rising in use since 2022, though it remains extremely rare. Its exact origin is unknown; it may blend the popular "Cor-" prefix with a fashionable ending. Parents drawn to unique, contemporary-sounding names may find Cordai appealing.
Cordai first appears in U.S. birth records in 2006. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly formed from the popular syllable "Cor-" (as in Corey, Cordell) combined with the fashionable suffix "-dai" or "-day." No traditional etymological roots have been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cory, Cord
Sibling names for Cordai
Names that share Cordai's style, for a brother or sister.
