Makari
How to say it: muh-KAR-ee · /məˈkɑri/
Variant of Makarios, Greek for 'blessed, happy' - form used in Russian and East African contexts.
Makari was the 842nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 257 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #454 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #842 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 257 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,900 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #454 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recently arrived, Makari has peaked in the 2020s. More growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Crisp but mellow, Makari moves with a lilting rhythm. Malaki and Zakaria share its energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Makari is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Italian, Russian.
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