Makari
- US rank
- #917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #917 in 2025
257 babies were named Makari in the US in 2025. It has climbed 520 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Makari you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,645 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Makari, 257 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Makari would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMakari first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearMakari is at its all-time high right now: #917 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMakari is 30× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,645.
- TrendMakari has climbed 520 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMakari is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #281, followed by Alabama (#422) and Virginia (#452). It's in the top 1,000 in 16 states.
About the name Makari
Makari is a boy name. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ari”. US birth records list Makari for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #917 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #917, with 257 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2 | 317,460 boys |
| 2000s | 7.8 | 128,370 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,982 boys |
| 2020s | 110 | 9,063 boys |
Questions about the name Makari
Is Makari a boy or girl name?
Makari is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Makari?
Makari ranked #917 for US boys in 2025, given to 257 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#917).