The nameSakari
Sakari is the Finnish form of Zachary.
- Boy's name
- Finnish
Meaning
Sakari comes from Zechariah, Hebrew, "God has remembered".
Origin
Finnish, from Hebrew.
History
Sakari is a traditional boys' name in Finland.
Popularity of the name Sakari
Sakari in the United States
Sakari was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 314 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Sakari. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Sakari in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 60 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Sakari
Names from the same generation as Sakari, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakari mean?
Sakari comes from Zechariah, Hebrew, "God has remembered".
What is the origin of the name Sakari?
Finnish, from Hebrew.
Is Sakari a girl's or a boy's name?
Sakari is a boy's name. In the United States, 70% of the babies named Sakari are girls.
How popular is the name Sakari?
In 2024, Sakari was the 4888th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 27 births.
What are the variants of the name Sakari?
Variants and related names of Sakari include Zacharie.
What are good sibling names for Sakari?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Maila, Leya, Leonora and Lyana for a sister, Davy, Oswald, Mikko and Ayman for a brother.