NAME PROFILE
Bakari
The formal definition is 'God strengthens.' This name carries an aura of resilience and inner power, suggesting a personality that is both supportive and steadfast in the face of challenges.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,687 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 25%CA — 25%GA — 25%TX — 16%MD — 9%
Notable People
Ezekiel Elliott (NFL running back for the Dallas Cowboys) · Ezekiel Kemboi (Two-time Olympic gold medalist in steeplechase) · Ezekiel Ansah (Pro Bowl defensive end in the NFL) · Ezekiel Cheever (Famed educator in colonial America) · Ezekiel (Biblical prophet known for his visions)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ZekeZekey
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