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Bakari
BoyMeaning of Bakari: Swahili: 'noble promise'
Bakari is a boy's name most strongly associated with Swahili naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1724th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1724
94 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,687
First recorded 1973 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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