Jakari
- US rank
- #612
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #612 in 2025
462 babies were named Jakari in the US in 2025. It has climbed 270 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jakari you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,697 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jakari, 462 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jakari would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJakari first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearJakari is at its all-time high right now: #612 in 2025.
- Then vs nowJakari is 6.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,189 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,697.
- TrendJakari has climbed 270 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #612. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJakari is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #201, followed by South Carolina (#243) and Georgia (#293). It's in the top 1,000 in 25 states.
About the name Jakari
Jakari is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ari”. US birth records list Jakari for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 43 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #612 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #612, with 462 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
| 1980s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 56,054 boys |
| 2000s | 57 | 17,541 boys |
| 2010s | 83 | 12,051 boys |
| 2020s | 214 | 4,671 boys |
Other spellings of Jakari
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jakari
What is the origin of the name Jakari?
Jakari has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jakari a boy or girl name?
Jakari is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jakari?
Jakari ranked #612 for US boys in 2025, given to 462 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#612).