Dakari
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Happiness, joy
Origin: African (Shona/various)
Popularity: Ranked #837 in 2025 with 295 babies born.
History: Dakari surged in the 2020s as an African-inspired name meaning 'happiness.' The name represents African heritage naming thriving in Black American communities — choosing names that carry both beauty and cultural pride.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Dakari? About 1 in 11,058 babies born in 2025 were named Dakari, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dakari
What does the name Dakari mean?
Dakari means “Happiness, joy” from African (Shona/various) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dakari?
Dakari has African (Shona/various) origin. The traditional meaning is “Happiness, joy”.
How popular is Dakari?
Dakari ranked #837 in 2025 — given to 295 babies that year.
When was Dakari most popular?
Dakari peaked in 2020 with 396 babies registered that year.
Is Dakari a boy or girl name?
Dakari is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dakaris in registered births are male.
Is the name Dakari rising or falling in popularity?
Dakari has risen 7900 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8737 in 2020 to #837 in 2025.
How long has Dakari been recorded?
Dakari appears in birth records across 41 years — from 1974 through 2025.