Dekari
Dekari is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, likely influenced by names meaning 'rejoice' or 'brave'.
Origin and history
Dekari is a modern American name that likely originated as a blend or variation of modern names like Dakari or Jabari. It has gained steady traction in the United States in recent years as a fresh, melodic choice for boys. Its usage reflects a broader trend of rhythmic, vocalic given names in contemporary U.S. naming practices.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Dekari since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1624.
States where it is most popular
- GA (28.2 %)
- TN (18.4 %)
- FL (17.5 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- NC (9.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 303 |
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all published U.S. births for the name Dekari since 1880 have occurred since 2020.
- The name's structure reflects African-inspired naming patterns made popular by names like Dakari and Bakari.