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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jahkari — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jahkai|Jahkarri
ArabicBoy↑↑ Surging

Jahkari

jah-KAR-ee · 3 syllables

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Boy
#2172
↑↑ Surging
#2172
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 22
Peak rank
#2172 in 2024
5yr change
+908 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2172 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Jahkari

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2172

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+908 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernArabic-influenced3-syllableBoyContemporarySpiritualAfrican diasporaRising trend
Character
spiritually groundedbeloved presence
STRONG
High confidence

Jahkari is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2172 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +908 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2172 · very rare
Jahkari at a Glance
Meaning:Modern blend combining Jah (Rastafarian reference to God) with Kari (African origin meaning 'beloved'). Contemporary creation with spiritual undertones.
Language root:Arabic · English
Peak rank:#2172 in 2024
5yr change:+908 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Jahari◈JarekJalen◈Jakari◈KareemJamir
Similar Style
Jayden◈KhalilAmari◈CassiusNasirMalik
Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Jahkari illustration
Name Intelligence
Jahkari · Overview
Summary

Jahkari is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2172 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Jahkari scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 908 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Jahkari carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Jahkari is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
jahkari.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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