Jakari Unisex

Popularity: #543 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-KAR-ee / dʒəˈkɑːri

African; American

Meaning

African: 'to be strong'; American: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Jakari is a name with African roots, often associated with strength and resilience. It has gained popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities. The name reflects a modern trend of unique and culturally significant names. Its usage has been influenced by various cultural movements emphasizing identity and heritage.

Trend Summary

Jakari has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

JafariKhalidZakaiJavonKendrickJamalJavari

Variants

  • Jakaree
  • Jakariy

International Variants

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Famous people named Jakari

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Sibling Suggestions

JalenKhalilZaireMalikAmariTariq

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jakari was first seen in the United States in 1979. Jakari has ranked as high as #941 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Jakari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jakari (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 42
11%
FL 35
9%
NC 34
9%
TX 26
7%
SC 23
6%
AL 21
5%
TN 20
5%
OH 20
5%
MS 19
5%
VA 18
5%
IL 17
4%
MI 15
4%
LA 12
3%
PA 12
3%
CA 11
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19799
19817
19828
198310
198713
19886
19896
199015
199123
199211
199338
199426
199526
199637
199745
199859
199964
200078
200187
200290
200391
2004123
2005137
2006128
2007129
2008148
2009130
2010146
2011151
2012127
2013121
2014115
2015137
2016156
2017176
2018181
2019242
2020256
2021298
2022371
2023399
2024428