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Jakhari

♂ Boy

Pronounced jak-HAR-ee /dʒæk.ˈhær.i/Medium

Meaning: Almighty, powerfulMedium

In 30 seconds: Jakhari is an African American name carrying the meaning 'almighty, powerful'. It reads as a strong, modern coinage with a bold sound.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningAlmighty, powerful
U.S. rank (2025)#1878 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births84 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319942025

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

Jakhari has African American roots and is given the meaning 'almighty, powerful'. Names like it are part of a living, contemporary naming tradition that prizes distinctive sound and a sense of strength. There is no long documented history behind it, which is simply the honest picture of a modern name.

The pairing of the soft 'Ja-' opening with the punch of '-khari' gives the name energy and rhythm. It fits comfortably among other modern names built around that same bright, two-part feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jakhari is 'almighty, powerful', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Jakhari — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jakhari mean?

Jakhari is usually explained as meaning 'almighty, powerful' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Jakhari?

It's commonly said jak-HAR-ee /dʒæk.ˈhær.i/.

Is Jakhari a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jakhari is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jakhari?

In 2024, Jakhari ranked #2014 in the U.S. for boys, with 76 births recorded.

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