Dakari

Meaning of Dakari

This name means 'new house' or 'new home'. It suggests a fresh start or a place of belonging.

Dakari has Swahili roots — browse every Swahili baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dakari

Dakari has cooled off, slipping to #837 in 2025, down from a peak of #665 in 2020.

Notable people named Dakari

• Dakari Johnson
  American professional basketball player
• Dakari A. Williams
  American actor and comedian
• Dakari Carter
  American football player
• Dakari Harris
  American politician
• Dakari A. Moore
  American filmmaker and writer

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Questions about the name Dakari

What does the name Dakari mean?

Dakari means this name means 'new house' or 'new home'. it suggests a fresh start or a place of belonging, and it comes from Swahili origins.

Is Dakari a boy's or a girl's name?

Dakari is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dakari?

In 2025, Dakari ranked #837 for boys, down from #791 the year before.

When was Dakari most popular?

Dakari peaked at #665 in 2020.