Bakari
Meaningof noble promise · Swahili
- US rank
- #1,728
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,652 in 1978
94 babies were named Bakari in the US in 2025. It has climbed 961 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bakari you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,182 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bakari, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bakari would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBakari first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #1,652.
- Then vs nowBakari is 4.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,182.
- TrendBakari has climbed 961 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,728. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBakari is most popular in Ohio, where it ranks #940. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Swahili, Bakari means “of noble promise”.
About the name Bakari
Bakari is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “of noble promise”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ari”. US birth records list Bakari for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 53 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #1,652 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,728, with 94 babies.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 | 71,502 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 87,951 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 57,471 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 68,966 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,538 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,608 boys |
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Boy name: Krish · dark, black
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Unisex name: Mahdi · rightly guided
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Bakari
What does the name Bakari mean?
Bakari means “of noble promise” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Bakari?
Bakari has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Makai, Rohan, Gian.
Is Bakari a boy or girl name?
Bakari is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bakari?
Bakari ranked #1,728 for US boys in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#1,652).