Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Jokari

Jokari is a racket game principally for two players that can also be played alone. The game consists of a rubber ball attached to an anchor on the floor by means of a long elastic band, which makes the ball come back when a person hits it. Jokari is played with wooden paddles and is similar to swingball. The game has been highlighted as a way of engaging children in physical activity.

Current Rank
#12,135
Peak Rank
#12,135 (2013)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#12135
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jokari

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jokari is a racket game principally for two players that can also be played alone. The game consists of a rubber ball attached to an anchor on the floor by means of a long elastic band, which makes the ball come back when a person hits it. Jokari is played with wooden paddles and is similar to swingball. The game has been highlighted as a way of engaging children in physical activity.

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The Story of Jokari

Jokari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 5 Jokaris were born — ranking #12,135 that year. As of 2026, Jokari ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Jokaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Jokari most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • IR
    89%
  • MT
    8%
  • Australia
    1%
  • Malaysia
    1%
  • Netherlands
    1%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Jokari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jokari 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 Jokari

What does the name Jokari mean?
Jokari is a racket game principally for two players that can also be played alone. The game consists of a rubber ball attached to an anchor on the floor by means of a long elastic band, which makes the ball come back when a person hits it. Jokari is played with wooden paddles and is similar to swingball. The game has been highlighted as a way of engaging children in physical activity.
How popular is Jokari in 2026?
In 2026, Jokari ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jokari most popular?
Jokari reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #12,135 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Jokari a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jokari is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jokari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jokari include Aashman, Abdinajib, Adym. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jokari

Jokari is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Jokari's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #12,135. Use the chart and map above to compare Jokari'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.