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Bakary

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Bakary

Pronounced bah-KAH-ree /bɑˈkɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Mandinka) form of Abu Bakr, the name of the revered first caliph in Islamic tradition. Widely borne across the Gambia, Mali and Senegal. A warm, faith-rooted name.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Bakary — a West African form of Abu Bakr (said 'bah-KAH-ree'). A West African form of Abu Bakr, a revered early name, which we note respectfully.
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Origin LowMandinka, Arabic, West African
MeaningA West African (Mandinka) form of Abu Bakr, the name of the revered first caliph in Islamic tradition. Widely borne across the Gambia, Mali and Senegal. A warm, faith-rooted name.
U.S. rank (2023)#10978 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820002023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bakary is a West African (Mandinka) form of Abu Bakr, the revered first caliph; a West African form of a revered early name, held with respect (said 'bah-KAH-ree').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, West African, and warm.

Did you know? Bakary is the West African form of Abu Bakr — the name of the revered first caliph — worn widely across the Gambia, Mali and Senegal (said 'bah-KAH-ree').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Bakary — West African (Mandinka) form of Abu Bakr

Variations

BakariAboubakaryBoubacar

Nicknames

BakaBak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bakary mean?

Bakary is a West African (Mandinka) form of Abu Bakr, the name of the revered first caliph in Islamic tradition.

How do you pronounce Bakary?

It's said bah-KAH-ree /bɑˈkɑ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bakary a boy or girl name?

Here Bakary is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Bakary?

Bakary is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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