Abdullah vs Dakari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dakari

Boy #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwean)

Cultural Roots

African African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#795
Total SSA Count
316
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dak, Kari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Dakari Rank #795

Abdullah is more popular, ranked #782 vs #795 for Dakari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Dakari ___

  • Dakari James
  • Dakari Emmanuel
  • Dakari Joseph
  • Dakari Michael
  • Dakari Antoine
  • Dakari Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Dakari

Amara Zuri Kwame Kofi Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Dakari more popular?

Abdullah is more popular, ranked #782 compared to Dakari at #795 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Dakari mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Dakari means "joy, happiness" (Shona (Zimbabwean) origin).

Are Abdullah and Dakari boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Dakari is primarily a boy name.

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