Makhari

Makhari - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Makhari at a glance

Makhari is ranked #1887 among boy baby names in 2025, with 39 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1887 and first appeared on the charts in 2020.

Rank in 2025
#1887
Births in 2025
39
Peak year
2025 (#1887)
First appeared
2020
Trend
#3527 in 2020 → #1887 in 2025 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 37,597 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Makhari appeared on the charts for the first time in 2020 on position #3527. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Makhari and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Makhari? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Makhari. The baby boy name Makhari was given to 39 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1887 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 37,597 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Makhari peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1887.



Famous with this name

Makhari Elam
Sarah Makharine
Mariya Makharinskaya


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Makhari is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Makhari is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #452 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,001.

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 Makhari is where you live.


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Makhari origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time; its exact construction is not documented

Makhari appears in 2020 among the wave of -ari names for boys (Khari, Kamari, Jakari). It looks built on Khari with an added Ma-, but that construction is a guess, not a documented fact, so no meaning is claimed. It reached its highest use in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Makhari is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Makhari, pop culture references for the name Makhari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Makhari

We've found the following names that sound similar to Makhari, sorted by popularity.

Major / Macario / Makari / Masaru / 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
20251887
20244162
20233479
20214055
20203527

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Mississippi452
Louisiana861
Georgia961
North Carolina1102
Ohio1199
Florida2001

Even more about Makhari


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 Makhari 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 Makhari?

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-KAH-ree · /məˈkɑri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

  • Khari — The shorter name Makhari appears built on.
  • Makari — A close spelling.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2020, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Makhari for the popular -ari rhythm in a form few other children share. It is new and rising.

Worth knowing

  • It will often be shortened to Khari or confused with the many other -ari names.

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#
On chart
2025
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Makhari
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 37,597
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 2020
2025 births +39

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