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Macari

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Pronounced muh-KAR-ee /məˈkɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: Macari is an Italian and Sicilian surname, related to the Greek makarios, 'blessed; happy' (the root behind Macarius). In modern American use it reads as a surname-style given name in the Amari/Kamari sound family and leans to boys, which we note; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname with a blessing inside it: Macari links to the Greek makarios, 'blessed' (said 'muh-KAR-ee'). It leans to boys — we note that.
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Origin LowItalian, English
MeaningMacari is an Italian and Sicilian surname, related to the Greek makarios, 'blessed; happy' (the root behind Macarius). In modern American use it reads as a surname-style given name in the Amari/Kamari sound family and leans to boys, which we note; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#14511 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082024

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

Macari is an Italian and Sicilian surname connected to the Greek makarios, 'blessed', by way of the saint's name Macarius. As a modern American given name it sits in the Amari/Kamari sound family, leans to boys, and its route in any one family is uncertain, which we note (said 'muh-KAR-ee').

For girls it is very rare in the U.S. Surname-style, rhythmic, and modern.

Did you know? Macari is a Sicilian surname tied to Macarius, from a Greek word meaning 'blessed' or 'happy' — a saint's name that traveled into families and then, lately, back into first names.
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Macari — Italian/Sicilian surname; Greek makarios 'blessed'; boy-leaning; routes uncertain

Variations

MakariMacarieMakarie

Nicknames

MacCari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macari mean?

Macari is an Italian surname linked to the Greek makarios, 'blessed; happy'; routes in modern given-name use are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Macari?

It's said muh-KAR-ee /məˈkɑr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Macari a boy or girl name?

Macari leans to boys in American use; it is used here for a girl, and we note the lean.

How popular is Macari?

Macari is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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