Unisex · #614 in 2026

Jakari

Current Rank
#614
Peak Rank
#614 (2026)
Total Babies
6K
5-Yr Trend
+84%
👧 Girl peak #6,324 (308 total)
👦 Boy peak #614 (6K total)
👦As Boy Name
1979
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#614
Peak Rank
6K
Total Count
44
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1994
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#6324
Peak Rank
308
Total Count
33
Years Active

The Story of Jakari

As a girl name

Jakari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1994, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 18 Jakaris were born — ranking #6,324 that year. As of 2026, Jakari ranks #9,776 for girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 308 Jakaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jakari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1979, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 472 Jakaris were born — ranking #614 that year. As of 2026, Jakari ranks #614 for boys with 472 births, rising sharply (+84% over the past five years). In total, more than 6K Jakaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jakari

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakari

What does the name Jakari mean?
Jakari is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jakari in 2026?
In 2026, Jakari ranks #614 among boys' names in the U.S., with 472 babies given the name that year.
When was Jakari most popular?
Jakari reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #614 that year with 472 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jakari most popular?
Jakari has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jakari.
Is Jakari a unisex name?
Yes — Jakari is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Jakaris assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jakari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakari include Valentin, Jaren, Burt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakari

Jakari is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Jakari's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #614. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakari'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.