NAME PROFILE
Ezekial
A Swahili name meaning 'noble promise' or 'one who will succeed.' It describes a person who is inherently optimistic and possesses an ambitious spirit, often leading others toward a brighter and more prosperous future.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,514 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 2003 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | African, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 47%TX — 33%FL — 13%MI — 7%AK — 0%
Notable People
Bakari Sellers (Political commentator and author) · Bakari Hendrix (Professional basketball player) · Bakari Koné (Professional footballer) · Bakari Kitwana (Journalist and hip-hop scholar) · Bakari Takai (Kenyan political figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KariAri
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