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Jakarii

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Pronounced juh-KAR-ee /dʒəˈkɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American name, a spelling of Jakari — joining the prefix Ja- with a -kari element (echoing Zakari/Zachary and Makari); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Ja + Kari/Zakari echo: Jakarii. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'juh-KAR-ee').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern African-American name, a spelling of Jakari — joining the prefix Ja- with a -kari element (echoing Zakari/Zachary and Makari); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7953 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jakarii is a modern African-American name, a spelling of Jakari — joining the prefix Ja- with a -kari element (echoing Zakari/Zachary and Makari; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'juh-KAR-ee').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jakarii is a modern African-American name (a spelling of Jakari), joining the prefix Ja- with a -kari element (echoing Zakari/Zachary) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'juh-KAR-ee').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

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Kamarii— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jakarii mean?

Jakarii spells Jakari — joining Ja- with a -kari element (echoing Zakari); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jakarii?

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

Is Jakarii a boy or girl name?

Jakarii is a boy's name.

How popular is Jakarii?

Jakarii is a very rare name in the U.S.