Modern American creation, likely a blend of Jacob and Corey
Jakori is a contemporary American name without a single ancient root. It most likely originated as a creative blend of the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter', and the Gaelic name Corey, meaning 'from the hollow'. It follows the modern trend of rhythmic, multi-syllabic names ending in 'i'.
Less common today
Jakori isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,657 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
College football player
