Khari
How to say it: kuh-REE · /kəˈri/
From Swahili/Arabic roots meaning 'kingly' or 'noble'. Used across East Africa and the African diaspora.
Khari was the 1,298th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 167 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,689 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,298 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 167 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,852 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,689 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Khari belongs to the last forty years, with the 2020s marking its high point. Standing at its peak now, a slight dip looks likely.
What goes with it
Said kuh REE, it pairs soft flow with crisp edges and feels strong and easy across borders. Ajani shares its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Khari is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
Famous people named Khari
- Khari Stephenson (born 1981)Jamaican footballer
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