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Sakari

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Pronounced sə-KAR-ee /səˈkɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: Modern name often glossed 'sweet' (linked to Sanskrit sakhara/sweetness); also a Finnish Sakari (the Finnish Zachary); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sweet and modern: Sakari is often glossed 'sweet one' — a soft, lyrical name. Used for both sexes (and a Finnish boys' name).
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Origin LowAmerican, Sanskrit
MeaningModern name often glossed 'sweet' (linked to Sanskrit sakhara/sweetness); also a Finnish Sakari (the Finnish Zachary); here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4988 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 624

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619932024

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

Sakari is a modern name often glossed 'sweet, sweet one' (linked to Sanskrit roots for sweetness; the gloss varies, which we flag), with the -ari ending popular in modern American naming. Separately, Sakari is the Finnish form of Zachary ('God remembers'). Used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, sweet at the (glossed) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sakari is often glossed 'sweet' (linked to Sanskrit roots for sweetness) — and is separately the Finnish form of Zachary ('God remembers') for boys; a soft, lyrical name, here for girls.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sakari — gloss varies

Variations

SakariiSakhariZakari

Nicknames

Kari

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If you like Sakari…

Amari— a fellow -ari name
Kamari— a companion -ari name
Makari— another -ari name
Avari— another American name
Kayori— shares Sakari's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sakari mean?

Sakari is often glossed 'sweet' (the gloss varies); it's also the Finnish Zachary for boys. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sakari?

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

Is Sakari a boy or girl name?

Sakari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sakari?

Sakari is a rare name in the U.S.

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