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Mahari

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-HAH-ree /mɑˈhɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Amharic (Ethiopia) Mahari, 'a forgiver; merciful; one who shows mercy'Low

In 30 seconds: A forgiver; merciful: Mahari is Ethiopian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-HAH-ree').
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Origin LowEthiopian, Amharic
MeaningFrom the Amharic (Ethiopia) Mahari, 'a forgiver; merciful; one who shows mercy'
U.S. rank (2025)#3284 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 330

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519972025

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

Mahari comes from the Amharic (Ethiopia) Mahari, 'a forgiver; merciful; one who shows mercy'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-HAH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian and African-American families. Rare, a-forgiver at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mahari means 'a forgiver; merciful; one who shows mercy' in the Amharic language of Ethiopia — a lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-HAH-ree').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mahari — Amharic etymology

Variations

MahareeMehariMaharie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahari mean?

Mahari is Amharic (Ethiopia) for 'a forgiver; merciful; one who shows mercy'.

How do you pronounce Mahari?

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

Is Mahari a boy or girl name?

Mahari is a boy's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Mahari?

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

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