Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaquari since 1994
Babies named Jaquari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquari is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1994. Its origin is unclear, but it fits a pattern of invented names blending the popular 'Ja-' prefix with a distinctive ending. The name reached its highest rank of 12,008 in 2005, and has remained in occasional use since then. In 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in 341,615 boys, reflecting its rarity. Its trajectory has been stable over the past decade, with no sharp decline or surge. While not associated with any specific states or cultural traditions, Jaquari reflects contemporary naming creativity and the preference for unique, melodic sounds.
Jaquari appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It likely blends the prefix 'Ja-' (common in names like Jayden and Jamal) with the suffix '-quari', perhaps influenced by names such as Malik or the Swahili word 'quari' (moon), though no direct etymological link is attested. The name has been used almost exclusively for boys since its debut, with modest popularity peaking in 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaq, Quari, J
Variants: Jaquarie, Jakari, J'Quari
Sibling names for Jaquari
Names that share Jaquari's style, for a brother or sister.
