Jakarie
Of unknown origin, potentially a combination of "Jake" and "Kari".
Name Census estimates that about 176 living Americans carry the first name Jakarie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakarie today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakarie births was 2023 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakarie. 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
176
~ 1 in 1,947,468 Americans
Peak year
2023
16 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,952
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Jakarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakarie 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 63 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakarie 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 Jakarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakarie
The given name Jakarie originates from the Berber language, which is spoken primarily in North Africa, particularly in Morocco, Algeria, and parts of Libya. The name is believed to have roots in the ancient Amazigh culture, which dates back several millennia.
Jakarie is derived from the Berber word "jakari," which means "brave" or "courageous." It was a common name among the Amazigh people and was often bestowed upon young boys as a symbol of strength and resilience.
In ancient times, the name Jakarie appeared in various Berber inscriptions and rock carvings, indicating its widespread use among the nomadic tribes of the region. Some scholars have suggested that the name may have been associated with warriors or hunters, as bravery was a highly valued trait in these communities.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jakarie can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Ibn Khaldun, who lived in the 14th century. In his seminal work, "The Muqaddimah," he mentions a Berber leader named Jakarie ibn Yusuf, who led a rebellion against the ruling dynasty in present-day Morocco.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jakarie:
1. Jakarie al-Masmoudi (born c. 1050, died c. 1120) was a renowned Berber mathematician and astronomer from present-day Algeria. He is best known for his contributions to the field of spherical trigonometry and his work on the calculation of planetary movements.
2. Jakarie ibn Yahya (born c. 1220, died c. 1290) was a Berber poet and scholar from present-day Morocco. His collection of poems, "Diwan al-Jakarie," is considered a masterpiece of Berber literature and has been widely studied and translated.
3. Jakarie al-Andalusi (born c. 1410, died c. 1480) was a Berber philosopher and scholar from present-day Spain. He was known for his works on logic, metaphysics, and ethics, and his writings had a significant influence on Islamic philosophy during the Renaissance period.
4. Jakarie al-Gharnati (born c. 1530, died c. 1610) was a Berber explorer and navigator from present-day Morocco. He is credited with being one of the first explorers to map the West African coast and is known for his detailed accounts of the region's geography and people.
5. Jakarie Bey (born c. 1780, died c. 1850) was a Berber military leader and statesman from present-day Algeria. He played a prominent role in the resistance against French colonial rule and is regarded as a national hero in Algeria.
While the name Jakarie has its roots in the Berber culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, particularly in North Africa and parts of Europe, where it has been adapted and modified to suit local linguistic patterns.
People
Jakarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakarie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jakarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 176 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakarie 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 1,947,468 US residents.
Is Jakarie a common name?
We classify Jakarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakarie was 2023, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakarie is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jakarie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakarie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakarie 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.
Is Jakarie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakarie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jakarie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jakarie?
See how many people share the name Jakarie on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.