Unisex · #2,929 in 2026

Nakari

Current Rank
#2,929
Peak Rank
#2,929 (2026)
Total Babies
266
5-Yr Trend
+232%
👧 Girl peak #10,084 (133 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,929 (266 total)
👦As Boy Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2929
Peak Rank
266
Total Count
18
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2024
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#10084
Peak Rank
133
Total Count
18
Years Active

The Story of Nakari

As a girl name

Nakari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 11 Nakaris were born — ranking #10,084 that year. As of 2026, Nakari ranks #10,241 for girls with 9 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 133 Nakaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Nakari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1998, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 43 Nakaris were born — ranking #2,929 that year. As of 2026, Nakari ranks #2,929 for boys with 43 births, rising sharply (+232% over the past five years). In total, more than 266 Nakaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Nakari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nakari 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 Nakari

What does the name Nakari mean?
Nakari 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 Nakari in 2026?
In 2026, Nakari ranks #2,929 among boys' names in the U.S., with 43 babies given the name that year.
When was Nakari most popular?
Nakari reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,929 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nakari most popular?
Nakari has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nakari.
Is Nakari a unisex name?
Yes — Nakari is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Nakaris assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Nakari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakari include Levan, Mandy, Shaunte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakari

Nakari is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 266 births in the dataset. Nakari's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,929. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakari'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.