Bakari
3 countries#1728 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bakari was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,687 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #1728 · peaked in 2025 with 94 births
Most common in: Georgia, Florida, California, Texas, Maryland
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
381 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 1985 with 15 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2006–2009 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2006–2009 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bakari’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4223 | — |
| 2007 | #3793 | ↑430 |
| 2008 | #3221 | ↑572 |
| 2009 | #3721 | ↓500 |
| 2010 | #3531 | ↑190 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↓2725 |
| 2012 | #3807 | ↑2449 |
| 2013 | #4981 | ↓1174 |
| 2014 | #4392 | ↑589 |
| 2015 | #4080 | ↑312 |
| 2016 | #4098 | ↓18 |
| 2017 | #3006 | ↑1092 |
| 2018 | #2189 | ↑817 |
| 2019 | #2943 | ↓754 |
| 2020 | #2689 | ↑254 |
| 2021 | #2523 | ↑166 |
| 2022 | #2493 | ↑30 |
| 2023 | #2387 | ↑106 |
| 2024 | #1878 | ↑509 |
| 2025 | #1728 | ↑150 |
Frequently asked questions about Bakari
Is Bakari a popular name?
Yes — Bakari currently ranks #1728 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bakari more common for boys or girls?
Bakari is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bakari most popular?
Bakari peaked in 2025 in United States, with 94 recorded births that year.
Is Bakari rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bakari’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3694 in 1973 to #1728 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bakari?
At least 2,074 babies have been recorded with the name Bakari across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Bakari popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bakari appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Bakari?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bakari include Zuriel, Anson, Bentlee, Calder.
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