Dakari
How to say it: duh-KAR-ee · /dəˈkɑri/
Swahili name meaning 'happiness' or 'joy'.
Dakari was the 773rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 295 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #712 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #773 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 295 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,238 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #712 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging almost entirely in recent decades, Dakari found its high in the 2020s. Holding at that high, it is expected to edge upward.
What goes with it
Rhythmic and bright with three syllables, Dakari feels creative and travels well. Amiri and Makai pair nicely alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dakari is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Dakari
- Dakari Johnson (born 1995)American basketball player
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