Jakari
Every Jakari since 1979 — 5,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakari
Jakari is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #613 in 2025 with 462 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 5,612 American babies have been named Jakari — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 467 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jakari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,882 | 462 | #613 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,617 | 429 | #647 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,254 | 399 | #680 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,787 | 372 | #709 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,077 | 298 | #814 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,446 | 256 | #883 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,040 | 242 | #911 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,912 | 181 | #1,091 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,028 | 176 | #1,106 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,230 | 156 | #1,212 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,432 | 137 | #1,299 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,451 | 115 | #1,439 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,377 | 121 | #1,393 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,325 | 127 | #1,342 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,633 | 151 | #1,176 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,076 | 146 | #1,216 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,286 | 130 | #1,336 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,121 | 148 | #1,193 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,020 | 129 | #1,324 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,918 | 128 | #1,296 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,533 | 137 | #1,165 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,177 | 123 | #1,233 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,970 | 91 | #1,443 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,742 | 90 | #1,436 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,664 | 87 | #1,434 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,856 | 78 | #1,546 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,298 | 26 | #2,797 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,853 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakari in 2025?
Jakari ranked #613 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 462 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakari?
5,612 babies have been named Jakari in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakari most popular?
Jakari peaked in 2025, when 467 newborns received the name.
Is Jakari a boy or girl name?
Jakari is used for both: about 5% of babies named Jakari have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Jakari rising or falling?
Jakari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.