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Kahari

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Pronounced kah-AR-ee /kΙ‘.ˈær.i/Medium

Meaning: To subdue, to use forceMedium

In 30 seconds: Kahari is an African American name read as 'to subdue' or 'to use force'.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningTo subdue, to use force
U.S. rank (2025)#1984 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births77 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 961

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202319902025

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

It is given within African American naming with the sense of subduing or exercising force. The variant spelling Cahari shows the same name written with a different opening letter.

Kahari moves across three light syllables, ending on an open vowel that gives it a flowing sound. It remains an uncommon choice.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kahari is 'to subdue, to use force', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kahari β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahari mean?

Kahari is usually explained as meaning 'to subdue, to use force' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Kahari?

It's commonly said kah-AR-ee /kΙ‘.ˈær.i/.

Is Kahari a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kahari is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kahari?

In 2024, Kahari ranked #2063 in the U.S. for boys, with 73 births recorded.

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