Dekari
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Happiness, joy
Origin: African (Shona/various)
Popularity: Ranked #3198 in 2025 with 37 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dakari. Shares the meaning 'Happiness, joy.'
Similar names: dekhari, deari, dearie, dearra, dearrah, dearri, dkari, deckard
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Dekari? About 1 in 89,959 babies born in 2025 were named Dekari, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dekari
What does the name Dekari mean?
Dekari means “Happiness, joy” from African (Shona/various) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dekari?
Dekari has African (Shona/various) origin. The traditional meaning is “Happiness, joy”.
How popular is Dekari?
Dekari ranked #3181 in 2025 — given to 37 babies that year.
When was Dekari most popular?
Dekari peaked in 2023 with 58 babies registered that year.
Is Dekari a boy or girl name?
Dekari is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dekaris in registered births are male.
Is the name Dekari rising or falling in popularity?
Dekari has fallen 682 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2499 in 2020 to #3181 in 2025.
How long has Dekari been recorded?
Dekari appears in birth records across 32 years — from 1994 through 2025.