UK boy's name
Dagim
A masculine name of Israeli origin meaning "fish".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dagim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dagim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Dagim. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dagim ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Dagim.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dagim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Dagim mean?
The name Dagim is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word "dag," which means "fish." This suggests that the name may have been used to refer to individuals who were associated with fishing or the sea, perhaps as a profession or geographical location.
In ancient Hebrew texts and scriptures, there are references to individuals with the name Dagim, although their exact identities and roles remain uncertain. The name's connection to the sea and fishing likely held symbolic or metaphorical significance within the cultural and religious contexts of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dagim is a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. Dagim ben Yitzchak, born in 1120 in Cordova, Spain, was renowned for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his era.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Dagim al-Raqqah emerged in the Islamic world. Born in 1325 in Raqqa, Syria, he was a renowned poet and calligrapher whose works were highly regarded by his contemporaries and future generations.
During the Renaissance period, Dagim da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist and inventor, gained recognition for his innovative contributions to the fields of art, engineering, and science. Although overshadowed by his more famous namesake, Leonardo da Vinci, Dagim's inventions and artistic works left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the time.
In the 18th century, Dagim Karpinski (1712-1786), a Polish mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His calculations and observations played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of planetary motions and the dynamics of the solar system.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dagim was Dagim al-Khalili (1856-1932), an Egyptian writer and intellectual who played a prominent role in the Arab literary renaissance known as the Nahda. His works focused on promoting cultural awareness and advocating for social and political reforms in the region.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contexts in which the name Dagim has been present throughout various eras and cultures, reflecting its enduring significance and potential symbolic meanings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dagim over time
The chart below shows babies named Dagim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dagim, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dagim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dagim was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dagim
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dagim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dagim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dagim was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dagim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Dagim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dagim?
A masculine name of Israeli origin meaning "fish".
How many people are called Dagim in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Dagim across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.