Makari Unisex

Popularity: #693 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-KAH-ree / /məˈkɑːri/

Greek; African

Meaning

Greek: blessed; African: one who is blessed

Historical & Cultural Background

In Greek, the name Makari is derived from 'makarios,' meaning blessed or happy, often associated with a state of divine favor. In various African cultures, the name signifies a person who is considered fortunate or blessed, reflecting positive attributes and aspirations.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Makary
  • Makar

International Variants

  • Makari (Swahili)
  • Makarios (Greek)

Famous people named Makari

Makari K. — athlete.

Makari K. — musician.

Fictional characters named Makari

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Sibling Suggestions

MalikKairoZuriAmariKhalilTariqJabariAmani

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Makari was first seen in the United States in 1998. Makari has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Makari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Makari (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 18
9%
TX 17
9%
IL 17
9%
FL 13
7%
NC 12
6%
OH 11
6%
MS 11
6%
VA 11
6%
SC 9
5%
MI 9
5%
PA 8
4%
IN 7
4%
LA 7
4%
MO 7
4%
NY 7
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19987
19995
200010
20018
20029
200318
200415
200518
200616
200716
200820
200926
201036
201147
201246
201330
201435
201542
201657
201758
201863
201990
2020120
2021148
2022193
2023191
2024232