Jacari Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jacari has American roots and is believed to mean 'God is gracious'. It evolved from the name Jack, which has biblical connections through John. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as unique names became more fashionable. It is often viewed positively and associated with creativity, with some notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Jacari is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacari has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jacari' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4804th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1731st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1533rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16504th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18115th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jacari' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacari"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈkɑːri/
Origin
American
Etymology
Jacari is a modern name that is thought to be a blend of the name 'Jack' and the suffix '-ari', which is often used in names of African origin. The name Jack itself is derived from the name John.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Jack, Jacari
Historical Usage
Jacari emerged as a popular name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, reflecting trends toward unique and culturally inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jace, Jakari, Jakari
Modern Popularity & Image
Jacari is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jacari McCoy, Jacari Sweeney
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacari"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jacari"
"Jacari" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4804th of 16616 | 154 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1731st of 24088 | 1,228 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1533rd of 23106 | 1,350 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16504th of 35406 | 63 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18115th of 30306 | 34 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacari" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
52.45% 2724th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.49% 1443rd/4582 |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
16.75% 1225th/7313 |
43.13% 3219th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.14% 1360th/3984 |
56.54% 2537th/4487 |
16.64% 1135th/6822 |
50.32% 3158th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacari" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacari"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacari" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.