Jacari - A very unique male name
Jacari at a glance
Jacari is ranked #1740 among boy baby names in 2025, with 48 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #1136 and first appeared on the charts in 1995.
- Rank in 2025
- #1740
- Births in 2025
- 48
- Peak year
- 2022 (#1136)
- First appeared
- 1995
- Trend
- #1711 in 2020 → #1740 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 30,548 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (12 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 30,548 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jacari peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1136.
Famous with this name
Jacari Britton
Jacari Dye
Jacari Morris
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Jacari is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jacari is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #814 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,728.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jacari is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Jacari origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None — a modern coinage in the Ja- name family, blending sounds from names like Jabari, Amari and Zachary; no documented construction
Jacari appeared in 1995 amid the flowering of Ja- coinages in African-American naming, and peaked in 2022. Its parts are fashionable sounds rather than a documented blend, so no meaning can be honestly assigned. It has eased slightly from its peak while remaining a recognised modern name.
Origin uncertain
Jacari is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Jacari, pop culture references for the name Jacari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Jacari
We've found the following names that sound similar to Jacari, sorted by popularity.
Jerry / Jairo / Jagger / Jair / Jakari / Jahir / Jere / Jiraiya / Jacorey / Jrue /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1740 |
| 2024 | 1355 |
| 2023 | 1154 |
| 2022 | 1136 |
| 2021 | 1338 |
| 2020 | 1711 |
| 2019 | 1358 |
| 2018 | 1436 |
| 2017 | 1548 |
| 2016 | 1795 |
| 2015 | 1844 |
| 2014 | 1790 |
| 2013 | 1677 |
| 2012 | 1514 |
| 2011 | 1361 |
| 2010 | 1533 |
| 2009 | 1387 |
| 2008 | 1447 |
| 2007 | 1430 |
| 2006 | 1312 |
| 2005 | 1443 |
| 2004 | 1941 |
| 2003 | 1591 |
| 2002 | 1713 |
| 2001 | 1850 |
| 2000 | 1719 |
| 1999 | 1847 |
| 1998 | 2248 |
| 1997 | 2138 |
| 1996 | 2219 |
| 1995 | 2364 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 814 |
| Ohio | 975 |
| Florida | 1029 |
| Michigan | 1177 |
| North Carolina | 1195 |
| Texas | 2728 |
Even more about Jacari
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Jacari a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Jacari?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
juh-KAH-ree · /dʒəˈkɑːri/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Jakari — A K-spelled variant in the same family
- Jabari — A separate established name with a similar sound
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
A rhythmic, melodic modern name with a strong Ja- opening and a soft finish.
Worth knowing
- Confused with Jabari, Jakari and Amari; it is a recent coinage with no traditional meaning.
