Dakari
Every Dakari since 1974 — 4,526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dakari
Dakari is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #837 in 2025 with 295 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 4,526 American babies have been named Dakari. Its peak came in 2020, when 408 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 Dakari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dakari 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 | 6 | #13,602 | 295 | #837 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,872 | 316 | #795 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,422 | 334 | #770 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,646 | 322 | #786 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,136 | 322 | #775 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,521 | 396 | #666 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,831 | 247 | #887 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,253 | 235 | #916 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,906 | 160 | #1,173 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,040 | 117 | #1,468 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,105 | 114 | #1,469 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,319 | 106 | #1,516 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,505 | 101 | #1,558 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,418 | 139 | #1,268 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,436 | 77 | #1,837 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,562 | 87 | #1,743 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,687 | 94 | #1,669 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,192 | 85 | #1,762 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,954 | 82 | #1,784 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,765 | 78 | #1,775 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,333 | 72 | #1,809 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,086 | 79 | #1,633 |
| 2003 | — | — | 56 | #2,034 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,009 | 45 | #2,303 |
| 2001 | — | — | 56 | #1,938 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,605 | 49 | #2,059 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,919 | 22 | #3,117 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dakari in 2025?
Dakari ranked #837 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 295 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dakari?
4,526 babies have been named Dakari in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dakari most popular?
Dakari peaked in 2020, when 408 newborns received the name.
Is Dakari a boy or girl name?
Dakari is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dakari rising or falling?
Dakari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.