Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Dagmawi since 1999
Babies named Dagmawi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Dagmawi is a rare Ethiopian name with a joyful meaning. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year came in 2008, when the name saw its highest recorded usage. Since 2009, however, its frequency among U.S. births has been falling. Despite its rarity, the name carries deep cultural and linguistic significance, rooted in the Ge'ez language of Ethiopia. Parents who choose Dagmawi often do so to honor Ethiopian heritage or to give their child a unique name with a positive meaning.
Dagmawi is an Ethiopian name with roots in the ancient Ge'ez language. It is formed from the elements 'dag' (joy) and the possessive suffix '-awi' (my), giving the name the meaning 'my joy' or 'my delight'. The name is historically used among Amharic-speaking communities and carries a strong cultural significance in Ethiopia. Its usage in the United States is rare, with recent records showing only a small number of births each year since 1999.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dag, Mawi
Sibling names for Dagmawi
Names that share Dagmawi's style, for a brother or sister.
