The nameBakary
Bakary is a West African boy's name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It is a West African form of Abu Bakr, the name of the first caliph of Islam.
Origin
Arabic, through the Manding languages of Mali, Senegal and Ivory Coast.
History
Found in France since the early 1970s, Bakary is mostly given in Île-de-France. It peaked around 2020 and is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Bakary
Bakary in France
Bakary was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 525 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Bakary. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Bakary in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 59 births a year.
Variants and related names
Bakary in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bakary mean?
It is a West African form of Abu Bakr, the name of the first caliph of Islam.
What is the origin of the name Bakary?
Arabic, through the Manding languages of Mali, Senegal and Ivory Coast.
Is Bakary a girl's or a boy's name?
Bakary is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Bakary?
Variants and related names of Bakary include Abou.