Dacari
A masculine name of unclear origin, possibly derived from ancient Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 410 living Americans carry the first name Dacari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dacari today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dacari births was 2019 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dacari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
410
~ 1 in 835,986 Americans
Peak year
2019
32 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,329
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Dacari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dacari from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 208 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dacari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dacari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dacari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dacaris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dacari
The name Dacari is thought to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "dakaru," which means "tears" or "to weep." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born under emotional or tearful circumstances, or perhaps as a way to symbolize the joys and sorrows of life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dacari can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a soldier bearing this name during his account of the Greco-Persian Wars. However, the name did not seem to gain widespread popularity in ancient Greece, as it is not found frequently in historical records or literature from that period.
It was not until the Middle Ages that the name Dacari began to resurface, primarily in various regions of the Mediterranean. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals of Greek descent or those with ties to the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith. One notable figure bearing the name was Dacari of Crete, a 12th-century monk and scholar who authored several works on Byzantine theology and philosophy.
As trade and cultural exchange increased during the Renaissance, the name Dacari gradually spread to other parts of Europe and the Middle East. In the 16th century, there was a Dacari ibn Khalil, a renowned Islamic scholar and mathematician from Baghdad who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.
In more recent times, the name Dacari has been used sporadically across various cultures and regions. One notable figure was Dacari Dashidorjijev, a 19th-century Mongolian monk and writer who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the traditional Buddhist teachings and literature of his homeland.
Another individual of note was Dacari Araquistain, a Spanish politician and journalist who lived from 1886 to 1959 and was actively involved in the Spanish Civil War and the anti-Franco resistance movement.
While the name Dacari may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, with its origins rooted in the ancient Greek language and its usage spanning various regions, religions, and eras throughout the centuries.
People
Dacari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dacari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dacari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dacari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 410 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dacari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 835,986 US residents.
Is Dacari a common name?
We classify Dacari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 413 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dacari most popular?
The single biggest year for Dacari was 2019, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dacari is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dacari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dacari in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.