Rising since 1989, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Jakarri since 1979
Babies named Jakarri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Jakarri is a modern American coinage that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1979. The name reached its peak rank of 3,379 in 2025, continuing a gradual upward trajectory that began around 1989. It is approximately as common as 1 in every 50,238 births, with the highest concentration of usage found in Tennessee. Jakarri fits a pattern of invented names that blend a Ja- prefix with a stylish ending, a trend particularly evident in African American naming practices. Though its meaning is ultimately unknown, the name has carved out a small but persistent presence in American naming culture.
Jakarri is a modern American coinage, blending the popular prefix Ja- (seen in names like Jaden and Jaylen) with the trendy suffix -arri. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1979 and has since seen modest use, particularly in Tennessee. The name has no known traditional etymology or meaning.
Where Jakarri is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jak, Jake, Karri
Sibling names for Jakarri
Names that share Jakarri's style, for a brother or sister.
