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Dakarii

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-KAR-ee /dəˈkɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Dakari (sometimes linked to a Swahili sense 'sweet joy') and near Zakari/Zakariya ('remembrance; the Lord remembers'). Route is layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm modern name: Dakarii echoes Dakari and Zakari (said 'duh-KAR-ee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Swahili
MeaningA modern respelling of Dakari (sometimes linked to a Swahili sense 'sweet joy') and near Zakari/Zakariya ('remembrance; the Lord remembers'). Route is layered.
U.S. rank (2025)#12448 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320072025

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

Dakarii respells Dakari and echoes Zakari/Zakariya. The meaning is sometimes given as 'sweet joy' (Swahili) or 'remembrance,' though the route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'duh-KAR-ee').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, warm, and rhythmic.

Did you know? Dakarii is a modern respelling near Dakari (sometimes read 'sweet joy') and Zakari ('remembrance') — a warm, rhythmic name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'duh-KAR-ee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dakarii — Dakari/Zakari; layered

Variations

DakariDakaraiZakari

Nicknames

DakKari

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If you like Dakarii…

Dakari— the base spelling
Zakari— a like -kari name meaning 'remembrance'
Makari— a like warm -kari name
Amari— a like flowing coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dakarii mean?

Dakarii echoes Dakari ('sweet joy' by one route) and Zakari ('remembrance'). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dakarii?

It's said duh-KAR-ee /dəˈkɑr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dakarii a boy or girl name?

Dakarii is a boy's name.

How popular is Dakarii?

Dakarii is a rare name in the U.S.

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