Bakari Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbah-KAH-ree / bɑːˈkɑːriSwahili
Meaning
noble promise
Historical & Cultural Background
Bakari is a name of Swahili origin, commonly used in East Africa. It reflects cultural values of nobility and integrity. The name is often given to boys with the hope that they will grow up to fulfill a noble destiny. It has gained some popularity in various regions outside of Africa as well.
Trend Summary
Bakari has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bakary
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bakari was first seen in the United States in 1973. Bakari has ranked as high as #1275 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Bakari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bakari (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 85 |