How Many People Are Named Bakari?

Complete statistics for the name Bakari: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bakari
Very Rare
Swahili

Bakari means 'victory' in Swahili, making it a name rich in triumph. With only 1,548 people named Bakari living in the US today, you're one in 213,238 Americans who shares this rare moniker. The name's peak year was 2024, showing its rising popularity among younger generations.

~338
Living in US
1 in 980,619
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

161,068
Worldwide Bearers
#6,534
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
94,538
🇰🇪 Kenya
17,780
🇨🇲 Cameroon
16,044
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
6,919
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5,850
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
4,849
🇲🇱 Mali
4,750
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,292
🇧🇯 Benin
1,083
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,077

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,548 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
996
Would be under 30 (63%)
597
Would be 30–60 (37%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,593 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bakari Through the Generations

Bakari, a name that's truly on the rise, saw its highest birth rate in 2024 with 85 new babies. Today, most people named Bakari are under 30, with 996 individuals falling into this age bracket. This modern name has an average age of 24, indicating it's becoming increasingly popular among younger parents. As of now, there are no Bakaris over 60, suggesting it's a name that's here to stay and grow in popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 45
Georgia 42
Florida 37
Texas 26
Maryland 17
New York 13
Ohio 7
Pennsylvania 7
Alabama 5
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Bakari

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bakari's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Bakari

How Many People Have the Name Bakari?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 338 people in the United States currently share the name Bakari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 980,619 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bakari a Common or Rare Name?

Bakari is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bakari Mean?

Bakari means "victory" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bakari in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bakari Most Popular?

The name Bakari reached peak popularity in 2024, with 85 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bakari?

Approximately 338 people named Bakari live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 980,619 Americans.

Is Bakari a rare name?

Bakari is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 980,619 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bakari mean?

Bakari means "victory" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Bakari more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bakari are male and 0% are female.

When was Bakari most popular?

Bakari peaked in 2024 with 85 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US338
All-Time Births338
1 in X1 in 980,619
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2024
World Rank#6,534
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.