Bakari
Bakari is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Noble promise or one who will succeed.
Origin and history
Bakari is a boy's name of Swahili origin meaning 'noble promise' or 'one who will succeed'. It is used primarily within African American communities and families appreciative of East African heritage. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
1,687 babies in the United States have been named Bakari since 1880. It ranks #3093 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1539.
States where it is most popular
- GA (19 %)
- FL (18.3 %)
- CA (17.9 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- MD (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 158 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 338 |
| 2000-2010 | 289 |
| 2010-2019 | 303 |
| 2020-2029 | 389 |
Famous people named Bakari
- Bakari Sellers: Politician, Lawyer
Fun facts
- In Swahili, the name Bakari is associated with hopeful expectations for a child's future, often translated as 'noble promise'.
- The name began appearing consistently in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century as interest in East African names grew.