Unisex · #16,991 in 2026

Shakari

Current Rank
#16,991
Peak Rank
#2,437 (1990)
Total Babies
301
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,437 (301 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,992 (17 total)
👧As Girl Name
1987
First Year
2010
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#2437
Peak Rank
301
Total Count
21
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1995
First Year
2020
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#6992
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Shakari

As a girl name

Shakari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1987, with 37 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 50 Shakaris were born — ranking #2,437 that year. As of 2026, Shakari ranks #16,991 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 301 Shakaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shakari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1995, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 7 Shakaris were born — ranking #6,992 that year. As of 2026, Shakari ranks #12,015 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Shakaris 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 Shakari

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shakari

What does the name Shakari mean?
Shakari is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shakari in 2026?
In 2026, Shakari ranks #16,991 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shakari most popular?
Shakari reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,437 that year with 50 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shakari most popular?
Shakari has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shakari.
Is Shakari a unisex name?
Yes — Shakari is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 95% of Shakaris assigned female and 5% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shakari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shakari include Tecora, Roselene, Marcellene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shakari

Shakari is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 301 births in the dataset. Shakari's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,437. Use the chart and map above to compare Shakari'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.