Noble, first-born, or a religious reference to Abu Bakr
Bakary is a common West African name, particularly among the Mandinka and Wolof people. It is the regional variation of the Arabic name Bakr, famously associated with Abu Bakr, the first caliph and close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. In some cultural contexts, it also carries the connotation of being a first-born son.
Less common today
Bakary isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,985 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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