What does the name Durai mean?

Durai is a boy name of Tamil origin: chief, leader (Tamil).

When was the name Durai most popular?

Durai has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Durai?

Names similar to Durai in origin and style include Mazhai, Chiu-Wai, Sekar, Cheran, Deji.

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Durai

boy name

Origin

Tamil

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

chief, leader (Tamil)

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Durai has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Durai

Mazhai Chiu-Wai Sekar Cheran Deji Vetri

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