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Kahari

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Pronounced kah-HAH-ree /kɑˈhɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously linked to an African (Swahili/Shona) element and read as a coinage; sometimes glossed 'a king' or 'imagination'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an African-linked coinage: Kahari. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowAmerican, Swahili

MeaningA modern name, variously linked to an African (Swahili/Shona) element and read as a coinage; sometimes glossed 'a king' or 'imagination'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#5155 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kahari is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously linked to an African (Swahili/Shona) element and read as a coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'kah-HAH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kahari is a modern name, variously linked to an African element and read as a coinage (sometimes glossed 'a king' or 'imagination') — used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'kah-HAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

KihariKhariKaharie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahari mean?

Kahari is a modern name variously linked to an African element (sometimes glossed 'a king' or 'imagination'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kahari?

It's said kah-HAH-ree /kɑˈhɑ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kahari a boy or girl name?

Kahari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kahari?

Kahari is a very rare name in the U.S.