Makari - A very unique male name
Makari at a glance
Makari is ranked #901 among boy baby names in 2025, with 219 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #901 and first appeared on the charts in 2000.
- Rank in 2025
- #901
- Births in 2025
- 219
- Peak year
- 2025 (#901)
- First appeared
- 2000
- Trend
- #1388 in 2020 → #901 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 6,695 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 6,695 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Makari peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 901.
Famous with this name
Moshen Makari
Moshen Makari
Steve Makari
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Makari is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Makari is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #306 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,551.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Makari is where you live.
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Makari origin and meaning
Greek, via Russian
From Greek Makarios, 'blessed, happy' — the name of saints in the Eastern churches
Makari is a form of Makarios, a Greek name meaning 'blessed' borne by several saints, including Macarius of Egypt; in Russian it appears as Makariy or Makari. In America it is a recent, small name — recorded from 2000 and at its peak in 2025 — reaching families through both Orthodox Christian tradition and its melodic sound.
Attested etymology
Makari is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Makari, pop culture references for the name Makari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Makari
We've found the following names that sound similar to Makari, sorted by popularity.
Major / Macario / Masaru / Makhari / Munasar / Makar / Mccrae / Masaharu / Maguire / Mansour /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 901 |
| 2024 | 938 |
| 2023 | 1073 |
| 2022 | 1087 |
| 2021 | 1223 |
| 2020 | 1388 |
| 2019 | 1739 |
| 2018 | 2373 |
| 2017 | 3077 |
| 2016 | 2087 |
| 2015 | 2596 |
| 2012 | 2947 |
| 2011 | 4158 |
| 2008 | 3711 |
| 2007 | 4217 |
| 2000 | 3690 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 306 |
| Alabama | 438 |
| Virginia | 468 |
| Missouri | 506 |
| South Carolina | 535 |
| Tennessee | 575 |
| Michigan | 665 |
| Illinois | 696 |
| Ohio | 739 |
| Georgia | 740 |
| Maryland | 775 |
| Florida | 796 |
| North Carolina | 808 |
| Louisiana | 860 |
| Indiana | 914 |
| Pennsylvania | 976 |
| Texas | 1060 |
| New York | 1508 |
| California | 1551 |
Even more about Makari
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Makari a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Makari?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
muh-KAR-ee · /məˈkɑːriː/
Around the world
- Makari (Russian) — A Russian form of Makarios
- Makarios (Greek) — The Greek source form
Spellings and nicknames
- Makarios — The full Greek form
- Macario — The Spanish form of the same name — a separate entry
Nicknames: Mak
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
It offers an ancient blessing in a bright, modern-sounding shape — rare, but rising to its highest use yet.
Worth knowing
- Most people will meet it for the first time and may mishear it as Macari or Makai.
