Boy · #2,177 in 2026

Jahkari

Name: Popularity of the name Jahkari in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jahkari, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,177

Peak Rank

#2,164 (2026)

Total Babies

531

5-Yr Trend

+210%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2164

Peak Rank

531

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jahkari

Jahkari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 68 Jahkaris were born — ranking #2,177 that year. As of 2026, Jahkari ranks #2,177 for baby boys with 68 births, rising sharply (+210% over the past five years). In total, more than 531 Jahkaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jahkari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jahkari is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jacara
Shikari
Jacquerie
Dzhokhar
Sakari
Chikara
Bakari
Shikara
Jacuzzi
Jockey
Jakarta
Jocky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jahkari

What does the name Jahkari mean?

Jahkari is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jahkari in 2026?

In 2026, Jahkari ranks #2,177 among boys' names in the U.S., with 68 babies given the name that year.

When was Jahkari most popular?

Jahkari reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,164 that year with 68 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jahkari most popular?

Jahkari has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jahkari.

Is Jahkari a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jahkari is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jahkari?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jahkari include Xaiver, Dacota, Xaden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jahkari

Jahkari is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 531 births in the dataset. Jahkari's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,164. Use the chart and map above to compare Jahkari's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.