Jakhari is a modern American name created on the pattern of Zakari and Jamari, with the -khari ending shared by Makhari and Khari; it has no traditional meaning, though Khari is usually explained as "kingly". The Kh spelling gives it a distinctive, contemporary look. Jakhari ranked number 5714 in 2000, climbed to a best rank of 1715 in 2023 and stands at number 1878 in 2025, with 84 boys given the name.