Makari
Every Makari since 1998 — 2,045 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makari
Makari is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #918 in 2025 with 257 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 2,045 American babies have been named Makari — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 278 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Makari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,841 | 257 | #918 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,826 | 233 | #974 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,323 | 191 | #1,110 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,120 | 193 | #1,110 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,577 | 148 | #1,285 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,105 | 120 | #1,445 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,907 | 91 | #1,733 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,965 | 63 | #2,200 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,576 | 58 | #2,287 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,569 | 57 | #2,324 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,549 | 42 | #2,840 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,205 | 35 | #3,191 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,731 | 30 | #3,551 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,152 | 46 | #2,659 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,056 | 47 | #2,617 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,403 | 36 | #3,155 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,185 | 26 | #3,990 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,862 | 20 | #4,837 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,592 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,696 | 18 | #4,755 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,402 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,030 | 18 | #4,549 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,101 | 9 | #7,426 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,030 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,648 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makari in 2025?
Makari ranked #918 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 257 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makari?
2,045 babies have been named Makari in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makari most popular?
Makari peaked in 2025, when 278 newborns received the name.
Is Makari a boy or girl name?
Makari is used for both: about 11% of babies named Makari have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Makari rising or falling?
Makari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.