Declining since 2022, #1,663 for boys today.
Popularity of Jacari since 1983
Babies named Jacari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 257 |
| 2000s | 805 |
| 2010s | 951 |
| 2020s | 796 |
Meaning & origin
Jacari emerged in U.S. birth records in 1983, placing it among modern American coinages. It reached its peak rank of 1,663 in 2023, with a corresponding 1-in-17,081 birth rate. Since 2022, its trajectory has been falling. The name saw particular use in Georgia, Ohio, and Florida, suggesting a Southern and Midwestern concentration. As a blend of fashionable phonetic elements, Jacari reflects recent naming trends that favor inventive, melodic combinations.
Jacari first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a blend of the popular prefix Ja- (as in Jayden or Jamal) with a suffix such as -cari (perhaps influenced by the name Kari or the word 'carry'). No pre-modern roots have been identified.
Where Jacari is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jace, Cari
Sibling names for Jacari
Names that share Jacari's style, for a brother or sister.
