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Dakhari

da-KAR-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or variant of Dakari, itself a creative coinage.

2025 rank (boys)
#2,941
Babies named in 2025
42
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 40,668 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2000

Rising since 2000, #2,941 for boys today.

Popularity of Dakhari since 2000

Babies named Dakhari per year in U.S. Social Security records.

153146200020102020Most births 2021Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s56
2010s177
2020s247

Meaning & origin

Dakhari is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in the year 2000. It has been steadily rising in use, with a peak in 2022, reflecting the trend for inventive, melodious names. In 2025, it ranked 2941st, with approximately 1 in 40,668 boys receiving the name. Its highest concentration is in Texas, suggesting regional appeal. While its etymology is unclear, Dakhari fits within a broader pattern of contemporary names that emphasize sound over historical meaning.

Dakhari first appeared in U.S. birth records around 2000. The name appears to be a modern creation, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like Dakari or derived from the fashionable element 'dak-' combined with the suffix '-ari'. It has no established historical or linguistic roots.

Where Dakhari is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Dakari

Sibling names for Dakhari

Names that share Dakhari's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kamari, Zuri, Amara, Sanaa, Nia

Brothers: Khalil, Zaire, Omari, Jabari, Kael

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Dakhari mean?
The meaning of Dakhari is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name with no traditional meaning.
How popular is Dakhari?
As of 2025, Dakhari ranks 2941st in the U.S., with about 1 in 40,668 boys given the name that year. Its popularity has been rising since 2000, peaking in 2022.
Is Dakhari a boy's or girl's name?
Dakhari is primarily used as a boy's name, though unisex usage is possible.