Declining since 2022, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Sakari since 1993
Babies named Sakari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 | 11 |
| 2000s | 211 | 11 |
| 2010s | 208 | 106 |
| 2020s | 187 | 168 |
Meaning & origin
Sakari is a Finnish name that entered U.S. records in 1993. It peaked in usage in 2006 and has been gradually declining in popularity since 2022. As a gender-neutral name with a sound familiar to English speakers, Sakari appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible choice. The name's meaning 'God remembers' connects it to the biblical Zacharias tradition, while its Finnish roots give it a Nordic flair. Despite its low rank (5,099 in 2025), with an incidence of 1 in 64,291 births, Sakari remains a rare but recognized option.
Sakari is a Finnish form of Zacharias or Zachary, ultimately from Hebrew Zechariah, meaning 'God remembers'. The name has been used in Finland since the 19th century and gained modest usage in the United States beginning in the 1990s, likely as a creative respelling or borrowing.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sak, Kari
Sibling names for Sakari
Names that share Sakari's style, for a brother or sister.
