Askari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Askari means 'soldier'.
Meaning of the Name Askari
Askari is a name of Swahili origin meaning 'soldier'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'askar' which means 'army' or 'soldier'. The name carries connotations of strength, bravery, and loyalty. It is often used as a given name in East Africa, particularly in countries like Kenya and Tanzania.
Popularity of the Name Askari
The popularity for the name Askari peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,330 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Askari had the most male births in 2016 with 19, which ranked number 4,937 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Askari has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 13 births, an increase of 116.67%. Among males, Askari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 13 births, an increase of 116.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Askari
- 10 Year Trend of Askari: 116.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Askari: 116.67%
Popularity of Askari by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Askari. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Askari in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Askari is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Askari
- Total Births of Askari: 14 (8.04%)
- Male Births of Askari: 14 (8.04%)
Given the upward trend of Askari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.04% increase in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. Male births for Askari have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 14 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.04%.