Declining since 2017, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Tacari since 2002
Babies named Tacari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 42 |
| 2010s | 29 | 98 |
| 2020s | 0 | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Tacari is a modern and rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, reflecting a trend toward unique, invented names in the early 21st century. Its peak popularity occurred in 2013, with usage concentrated among boys. Since 2017, the name has been in decline, with fewer than 5 births annually in recent years. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695th, with an occurrence rate of approximately 1 in 284,679 newborns. The name has no strong regional association, as it has not appeared in any top state lists. Tacari's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an original name without strong cultural or historical ties.
Tacari appears to be a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 2002. It may be a blend of syllables from names like Taka and Kari, or a respelling of Takari, a name of Japanese origin meaning 'treasure' or 'happiness,' though this connection is speculative. There is no established historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tac, Cari
Variants: Takari
Sibling names for Tacari
Names that share Tacari's style, for a brother or sister.
