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How to Pronounce Lahari
Pronounced luh-HAH-ree
🔊 Hear it /ləˈhɑː.ri/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Telugu lahari, 'wave; a surge; the flow of music or joy' — a lyrical name evoking rhythm and movement. Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A lyrical Indian name: Lahari means 'wave; musical flow' (said 'luh-HAH-ree'). Flowing and joyful.
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Meaning From the Sanskrit/Telugu lahari, 'wave; a surge; the flow of music or joy' — a lyrical name evoking rhythm and movement.
U.S. rank (2022) #12976 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births 7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2006
Total births (all-time) ≈ 128
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2006 2000 2022 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 Lahari, Sanskrit/Telugu for 'wave; musical flow,' carries a joyful, flowing grace. Rare in the U.S., familiar in Indian families (said 'luh-HAH-ree').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, flowing, and joyful.
Did you know? Lahari comes from the Sanskrit/Telugu for 'wave; a surge; the flow of music or joy' — a lyrical name that evokes rhythm and movement (said 'luh-HAH-ree').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Lahari — Sanskrit/Telugu 'wave; musical flow'
Variations Lehari Lahiri Laharie
Nicknames Laha Hari
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Lahari… Tarini — a like flowing Sanskrit name Meera — a like lyrical Indian name Saanvi — a like soft Sanskrit pick Sakari — lands in the same popularity range Kaveri — echoes that soft -ri sound Frequently Asked What does the name Lahari mean? Lahari is Sanskrit/Telugu for 'wave; a surge; the flow of music or joy.'
How do you pronounce Lahari? It's said luh-HAH-ree /ləˈhɑː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lahari a boy or girl name? Lahari is a girl's name.
How popular is Lahari? Lahari is a very rare name in the U.S.
