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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rejoice
- Origin
- Shona
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- dah-KAR-ee
Dakari is a bold, clean, modern name for a boy, pronounced dah-KAR-ee. It comes from Shona and means "rejoice," which gives it a joyful message to go with its crisp sound.
Meaning & Origin of Dakari
Meaning: Rejoice.
Origin: Shona.
How to Pronounce Dakari
dah-KAR-eeIPA /dəˈkɑːri/
Popularity of Dakari
Dakari reached its highest U.S. rank in 2020, at #666 with 396 babies given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #793 with 316 babies, so it's still a familiar but far from overused choice.
Names Like Dakari
These names share Dakari’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Dakari mean?
Rejoice.
How do you pronounce Dakari?
Dakari is pronounced dah-KAR-ee (IPA: /dəˈkɑːri/).
Is Dakari a popular name right now?
Dakari peaked at #666 in 2020 and is ranked #793 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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